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Claris Family History

Claris Name Meaning

from the female personal name Clarice which has been regarded as a derivative of Clara but such a formation is difficult to explain. It may rather be from an abstract noun claritia based on Latin clarus ‘bright shining’ used as a personal name on the analogy of Lettice from laetitia ‘joy gladness’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Laris, Clarin, Caris, Claros, Clare, Clark, Paris, Baris, Claus

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Where is the Claris family from?

You can see how Claris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Claris families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 16 Claris families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Claris's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Claris families in 1911.
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What did your Claris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Claris. 45% of Claris men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Claris women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Claris were New Worker and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Baker
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Claris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claris 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Claris. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 327 military records available for the last name Claris. For the veterans among your Claris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claris lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Claris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Claris in 1964 was 67, and 60 in 2003.

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