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Clenan Family History

Clenan 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: Coleman, Mclennan, Mclean, Clear, Crehan, Kleban, Cenac, Lean, Heenan

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Where is the Clenan family from?

You can see how Clenan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clenan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Clenan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Clenan family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clenan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Clenan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clenan 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 521 census records available for the last name Clenan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clenan 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Clenan. 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 24 military records available for the last name Clenan. For the veterans among your Clenan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clenan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Clenan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Clenan in 1969 was 68, and 83 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clenan 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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