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Cleneay Family History

Cleneay 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: Cheney, Cloney, Chenery, Cluney, Clenney, Conway, Cleek, Clement

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Where is the Cleneay family from?

You can see how Cleneay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleneay family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cleneay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cleneay family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Cleneay's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Cleneay families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cleneay 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 122 census records available for the last name Cleneay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleneay 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Cleneay. 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 52 military records available for the last name Cleneay. For the veterans among your Cleneay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleneay lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1991, in the United States, Cleneay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cleneay in 1964 was 71, and 66 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cleneay 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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