The surname Cleiver was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in North Holland, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hilversum. It was the seat of the old Counts of Holland. Seat of one of the oldest families is Brederode Castle near Haarlem. There are many old and quaint towns in the province. including Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Edam, and Monnikendam. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.
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Early History of the Cleiver family
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Cleiver Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Claver, Clavver, Claverr, Clavers, Clavere, Chlaver, Clavar, Clevar, Clavier, Cleaver, Claever and many more.
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Early Notables of the Cleiver family
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Cleiver migration to the United States
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Cleiver Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Theobald Cleiver, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1739
Cleiver migration to the United States 
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