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Clehan Family History

Clehan 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: Crehan, Lehan, Coleman, Mclean, Clear, Meehan, Skehan, Chan, Kleban

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Where is the Clehan family from?

You can see how Clehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clehan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Clehan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Clehan family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Clehan's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Clehan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clehan 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 89 census records available for the last name Clehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clehan 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Clehan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Clehan. For the veterans among your Clehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clehan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Clehan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Clehan in 1967 was 85, and 86 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clehan 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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