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Clenaghan Family History

Clenaghan Surname Meaning

reduced from Mac Leanacháin see McClenaghan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Clenaghan family from?

You can see how Clenaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clenaghan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Clenaghan families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 9 Clenaghan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clenaghan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Clenaghan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clenaghan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Clenaghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Clenaghan. 100% of Clenaghan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Clenaghan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 987 census records available for the last name Clenaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clenaghan 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Clenaghan. 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 182 military records available for the last name Clenaghan. For the veterans among your Clenaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clenaghan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Clenaghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Clenaghan in 1967 was 68, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clenaghan 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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