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Clevinger Family History

Clevinger Surname Meaning

English: variant of Clevenger.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Clevinger family from?

You can see how Clevinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clevinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Clevinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Clevinger family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Clevinger's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Clevinger families in 1891.
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What did your Clevinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clevinger. 29% of Clevinger men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Clevinger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clevinger were Truck Driver and Telephone Operator.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Coal Miner
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Telephone Operator
    12%

What Clevinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Clevinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clevinger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 91 immigration records available for the last name Clevinger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 969 military records available for the last name Clevinger. For the veterans among your Clevinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clevinger lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Clevinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Clevinger in 1956 was 37, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clevinger ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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