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Cluver Family History

Cluver Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Klüver (see Kluver).

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


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Where is the Cluver family from?

You can see how Cluver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cluver family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cluver families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Cluver families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cluver's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cluver families in 1911.
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What did your Cluver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cluver. 67% of Cluver men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Cluver women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cluver were Laborer and Wife.

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Wife
    50%

What Cluver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 691 census records available for the last name Cluver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cluver 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Cluver. 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 452 military records available for the last name Cluver. For the veterans among your Cluver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cluver lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cluver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Cluver in 1964 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cluver 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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