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Clendening Family History

Clendening Surname Meaning

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

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


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Where is the Clendening family from?

You can see how Clendening families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clendening family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clendening families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 52 Clendening families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Clendening's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Clendening families in 1911.
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What did your Clendening ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Clendening. 54% of Clendening 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
    54%
  • Contractor
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Mechanic
    8%

What Clendening family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Clendening. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clendening 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 437 immigration records available for the last name Clendening. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Clendening. For the veterans among your Clendening ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clendening lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Clendening life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Clendening in 1952 was 64, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clendening

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clendening 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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