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Clendenon Family History

Clendenon Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Glendenning.

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


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Where is the Clendenon family from?

You can see how Clendenon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clendenon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clendenon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Clendenon family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clendenon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Clendenon families in 1891.
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What did your Clendenon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clendenon. 48% of Clendenon men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Clendenon women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clendenon were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Clendenon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clendenon 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Clendenon. 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 778 military records available for the last name Clendenon. For the veterans among your Clendenon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clendenon lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Clendenon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Clendenon in 1953 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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