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Clehane Family History

Clehane 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: Lehane, Crehan, Culhane, Cleland, Lehne, Clemans, Shehane, Lesane

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clehane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Clehane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clehane 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Clehane. 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 2 military records available for the last name Clehane. For the veterans among your Clehane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clehane lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Clehane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Clehane in 1985 was 86, and 69 in 2002.

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