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Clivans Family History

Clivans Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Livas, Olivas, Clemans, Givans, Ivans, Liang, Oliva, Elias, Lian

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Where is the Clivans family from?

You can see how Clivans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clivans family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Clivans family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Clivans's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Clivans families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clivans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Clivans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clivans 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Clivans. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Clivans. For the veterans among your Clivans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clivans lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Clivans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Clivans in 1977 was 76, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clivans 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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