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Clining Family History

Clining 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: Twining, Canning, Brining, Corning, Vining, Luning, Klinzing, Beining

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Where is the Clining family from?

You can see how Clining families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clining family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Clining families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there was 1 Clining family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Clining's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Clining families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clining 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 38 census records available for the last name Clining. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clining 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Clining. 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 143 military records available for the last name Clining. For the veterans among your Clining ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clining lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1990, in the United States, Clining life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Clining in 1964 was 63, and 83 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clining 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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