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Clenard Family History

Clenard 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: Lenard, Chenard, Clinard, Leonard, Legard, Clear, Linard, Cunard

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Where is the Clenard family from?

You can see how Clenard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clenard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Clenard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Clenard families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Clenard's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Clenard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clenard 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 170 census records available for the last name Clenard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clenard 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Clenard. 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 368 military records available for the last name Clenard. For the veterans among your Clenard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clenard lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Clenard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Clenard in 1967 was 74, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clenard 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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