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Clanin Name Meaning

Probably a shortened and altered form of Scottish McClanahan .

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


Similar surnames: Clavin, Blain, Lain, Cain, Cragin, Slavin, Glavin, Chapin, Gladin

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Where is the Clanin family from?

You can see how Clanin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clanin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Clanin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Clanin family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Clanin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Clanin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clanin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Clanin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clanin. 23% of Clanin men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Clanin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clanin were Mechanic 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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Operator
    12%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Clanin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clanin 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Clanin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 378 military records available for the last name Clanin. For the veterans among your Clanin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clanin lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Clanin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Clanin in 1951 was 59, and 74 in 2004.

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