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Clegne Family History

Clegne 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: Cerne, Clyne, Cleve, Clee, Clune, Chene, Clegg, Cherne, Lege, Leone

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Where is the Clegne family from?

You can see how Clegne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clegne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Clegne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Clegne families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clegne's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Clegne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clegne 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 11 census records available for the last name Clegne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clegne 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Clegne. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Clegne. For the veterans among your Clegne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clegne lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clegne 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clegne

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