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Clenaghen Family History

Clenaghen 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: Lenahan, Clanahan, Mcclenaghan, Clendenen, Conaghan, Cleaver, Longden

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Where is the Clenaghen family from?

You can see how Clenaghen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clenaghen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Clenaghen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Clenaghen families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Clenaghen's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Clenaghen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clenaghen 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 50 census records available for the last name Clenaghen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clenaghen 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Clenaghen. 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 Clenaghen. For the veterans among your Clenaghen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clenaghen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Clenaghen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Clenaghen in 1974 was 83, and 51 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clenaghen 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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