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Claros Family History

Claros Name Meaning

Spanish: possibly a topographic name from the plural of Spanish claro ‘clearing (in a forest)’ or a variant of Claro .

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


Similar surnames: Claro, Caro, Aros, Clos, Lazos, Claus, Carlos, Laris, Llanos, Carosi

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Where is the Claros family from?

You can see how Claros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claros family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Claros families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Claros families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Claros's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Claros families in 1911.
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What did your Claros ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Claros. 100% of Claros 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 530 census records available for the last name Claros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claros 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Claros. 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 59 military records available for the last name Claros. For the veterans among your Claros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claros lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Claros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Claros in 1965 was 82, and 40 in 2004.

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