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Clunn Family History

Clunn Surname Meaning

English (mainly Kent): habitational name from Clun in Shropshire which takes its name from the river Clun (of uncertain etymology).

The predominance of the name in Kent is no doubt due to early migration.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Clunn family from?

You can see how Clunn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clunn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clunn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Clunn families living in Kent. This was about 20% of all the recorded Clunn's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Clunn families in 1891.
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What did your Clunn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fitters Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Clunn. 100% of Clunn men worked as a Fitters Labourer and 84% of Clunn 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

  • Fitters Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Clunn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clunn 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Clunn. 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 412 military records available for the last name Clunn. For the veterans among your Clunn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clunn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Clunn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Clunn in 1963 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clunn 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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