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Clover Family History

Clover Surname Meaning

English (Suffolk and Essex): variant of Cleaver. There seems to be no evidence to derive it from the plant-name.

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


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Where is the Clover family from?

You can see how Clover families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clover family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clover families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 198 Clover families living in Suffolk. This was about 21% of all the recorded Clover's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Clover families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clover surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Clover 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 Clover. 16% of Clover men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Clover women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clover were Carpenter and Incapacitated.

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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
    16%
  • Bricklayer
    9%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 37,000 census records available for the last name Clover. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clover 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Clover. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Clover. For the veterans among your Clover ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clover lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Clover life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Clover in 1945 was 44, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clover 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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