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Cliver Family History

Cliver Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kliver (see Kliewer) or Kleiber or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

English: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Cliver family from?

You can see how Cliver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cliver family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cliver families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 107 Cliver families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Cliver's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cliver families in 1891.
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What did your Cliver ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cliver. 56% of Cliver men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Cliver women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cliver were Insurance Agent and Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    56%
  • Schoolmaster
    23%
  • Insurance Agent
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    11%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Cliver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cliver 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cliver. 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 Cliver. For the veterans among your Cliver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cliver lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Cliver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cliver in 1951 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cliver 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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