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Clendenin Family History

Clendenin Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Glendenning . This surname is now extinct in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Clendenon, Clendening, Clendenen, Glendening, Clendenning, Clendennen

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Where is the Clendenin family from?

You can see how Clendenin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clendenin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clendenin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Clendenin families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Clendenin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Clendenin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clendenin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Clendenin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Clendenin. 100% of Clendenin men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Clendenin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clendenin 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 560 immigration records available for the last name Clendenin. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Clendenin. For the veterans among your Clendenin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clendenin lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Clendenin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Clendenin in 1940 was 31, and 74 in 2004.

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