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Clovin Family History

Clovin 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: Clovis, Clavin, Slovin, Covin, Lovin, Chopin, Lavin, Levin, Slavin

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Where is the Clovin family from?

You can see how Clovin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clovin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Clovin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Clovin family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clovin's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Clovin families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Clovin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clovin 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Clovin. 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 24 military records available for the last name Clovin. For the veterans among your Clovin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clovin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1974, in the United States, Clovin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Clovin in 1971 was 86, and 70 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clovin 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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