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Clenahan Family History

Clenahan 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, Mcclenahan, Lanahan, Conahan, Carnahan, Lenehan

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Where is the Clenahan family from?

You can see how Clenahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clenahan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Clenahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Clenahan family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clenahan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Clenahan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clenahan 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 Clenahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Clenahan. 100% of Clenahan 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Clenahan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Clenahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clenahan 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Clenahan. 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 126 military records available for the last name Clenahan. For the veterans among your Clenahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clenahan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1992, in the United States, Clenahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Clenahan in 1973 was 73, and 94 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clenahan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clenahan 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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