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Clerihan Family History

Clerihan 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: Cherian, Lenihan, Cyprian, Florian, Leiman, Yerian, Crehan, Kleiman

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Where is the Clerihan family from?

You can see how Clerihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clerihan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Clerihan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Clerihan family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Clerihan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Clerihan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clerihan 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 Clerihan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Clerihan. 100% of Clerihan men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Clerihan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Clerihan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clerihan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Clerihan. 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 14 military records available for the last name Clerihan. For the veterans among your Clerihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clerihan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Clerihan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Clerihan in 1968 was 90, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clerihan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clerihan 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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