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Clennell Family History

Clennell Surname Meaning

from Clennell in Northumb.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Clennell family from?

You can see how Clennell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clennell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Clennell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 79 Clennell families living in Durham. This was about 72% of all the recorded Clennell's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Clennell families in 1891.
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What did your Clennell 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 Clennell. 37% of Clennell men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Clennell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clennell were Colliery Hewer (retired) and Private Means.

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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
    37%
  • Colliery Hewer
    28%
  • Coal Hewer
    19%
  • Colliery Hewer (retired)
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Elementary School Teacher
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

What Clennell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Clennell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clennell 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Clennell. 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 187 military records available for the last name Clennell. For the veterans among your Clennell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clennell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Clennell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Clennell in 1964 was 70, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clennell 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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