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Clendenan Family History

Clendenan 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: Clendenin, Clendenen, Clendenon, Clendening, Clendennen, Mclennan

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Where is the Clendenan family from?

You can see how Clendenan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clendenan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Clendenan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Clendenan families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Clendenan's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Clendenan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clendenan 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 Clendenan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Clendenan. 78% of Clendenan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Clendenan women worked as an Income.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Doctor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%

What Clendenan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Clendenan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clendenan 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Clendenan. 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 189 military records available for the last name Clendenan. For the veterans among your Clendenan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clendenan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Clendenan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Clendenan in 1964 was 71, and 56 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clendenan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clendenan 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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