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Clenton Family History

Clenton Surname Meaning

see Clendon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Clenton family from?

You can see how Clenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clenton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clenton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 39 Clenton families living in Staffordshire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Clenton's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Clenton families in 1891.
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What did your Clenton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Clenton. 100% of Clenton men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Clenton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    6%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Clenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clenton 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Clenton. 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 193 military records available for the last name Clenton. For the veterans among your Clenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clenton lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Clenton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Clenton in 1970 was 51, and 62 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clenton 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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