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Clonan Family History

Clonan 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: Cloran, Cloonan, Coonan, Cronan, Sloman, Cogan, Conant, Logan, Celona

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Where is the Clonan family from?

You can see how Clonan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clonan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clonan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Clonan families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Clonan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Clonan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clonan 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 Clonan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clonan. 36% of Clonan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Clonan women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Attendant
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Clonan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Clonan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clonan 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Clonan. 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 215 military records available for the last name Clonan. For the veterans among your Clonan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clonan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Clonan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Clonan in 1962 was 82, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clonan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clonan 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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