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Clendennon Family History

Clendennon 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: Clendennen, Clendenon, Clendenin, Clendenen, Clendenning, Glendenning

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Where is the Clendennon family from?

You can see how Clendennon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clendennon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Clendennon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Clendennon family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Clendennon's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Clendennon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clendennon 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 178 census records available for the last name Clendennon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clendennon 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Clendennon. 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 77 military records available for the last name Clendennon. For the veterans among your Clendennon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clendennon lifespan?

Average Clendennon life expectancy in 1980 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clendennon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clendennon 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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