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Klaver Family History

Klaver Surname Meaning

Dutch: from klaver ‘clover’ hence a topographic name for someone living near a field of clover

or an occupational name for someone who grew clover to feed cattle.

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


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Where is the Klaver family from?

You can see how Klaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klaver family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Klaver families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Klaver families living in Shropshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Klaver's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Klaver families in 1891.
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What did your Klaver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klaver. 52% of Klaver men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    52%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Klaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klaver 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 Klaver. 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 281 military records available for the last name Klaver. For the veterans among your Klaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klaver lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Klaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Klaver in 1952 was 44, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klaver 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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