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Clelland Family History

Clelland Surname Meaning

Scottish (Glasgow and Midlothian): variant of Cleland.

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


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Where is the Clelland family from?

You can see how Clelland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clelland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clelland families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 26 Clelland families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Clelland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Clelland families in 1891.
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What did your Clelland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Clelland. 56% of Clelland men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Clelland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clelland were Sales Manager Shoe Dept and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • General Labourer
    56%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    23%
  • Sales Manager Shoe Dept
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Waitress
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 40,000 census records available for the last name Clelland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clelland 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Clelland. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Clelland. For the veterans among your Clelland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clelland lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Clelland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Clelland in 1941 was 33, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clelland 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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