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Clor Family History

Clor Surname Meaning

French (Alsace and Lorraine): of German origin a variant of German Klar or Klaar or of their very rare variant Klor.

In some cases this may also be an Americanized form of any of these surnames (compare Clore).

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


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Where is the Clor family from?

You can see how Clor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clor family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Clor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Clor family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Clor's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Clor families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clor 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 Clor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Clor. 50% of Clor 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Policeman
    13%

What Clor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Clor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clor 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Clor. 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 945 military records available for the last name Clor. For the veterans among your Clor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clor lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Clor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Clor in 1963 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clor 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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