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Clanney Family History

Clanney Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Canney, Clenney, Clancey, Cranney, Flannery, Carney, Chancey, Clowney

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Where is the Clanney family from?

You can see how Clanney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clanney family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clanney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Clanney family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Clanney's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Clanney families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clanney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Clanney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clanney 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Clanney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Clanney. For the veterans among your Clanney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clanney lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Clanney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Clanney in 1979 was 86, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clanney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clanney 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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