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Clellen Family History

Clellen 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: Cullen, Ellen, Sellen, Hellen, Yellen, Crellin, Snellen, Clelland

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Where is the Clellen family from?

You can see how Clellen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clellen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Clellen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Clellen family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clellen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Clellen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clellen 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Clellen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clellen 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Clellen. 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 218 military records available for the last name Clellen. For the veterans among your Clellen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clellen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Clellen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Clellen in 1972 was 64, and 92 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clellen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clellen 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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