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Clenn Family History

Clenn 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: Lenn, Glenn, Clein, Lenz, Cleek, Chen, Leon, Cheng, Penn, Linn

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Where is the Clenn family from?

You can see how Clenn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clenn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clenn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Clenn families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Clenn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Clenn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clenn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Clenn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clenn. 34% of Clenn men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Clenn women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clenn were Mechanic and Servant.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    31%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Servant
    16%

What Clenn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Clenn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clenn 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Clenn. 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 274 military records available for the last name Clenn. For the veterans among your Clenn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clenn lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1987, in the United States, Clenn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Clenn in 1974 was 55, and 80 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clenn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clenn 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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