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Clennon Family History

Clennon Surname Meaning

Shortened form of Irish McLennon (see Lennon) or Scottish McLennan.

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


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Where is the Clennon family from?

You can see how Clennon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clennon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clennon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Clennon families living in Manitoba. This was about 40% of all the recorded Clennon's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Clennon families in 1911.
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What did your Clennon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clennon. 53% of Clennon men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Clennon women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clennon were Attendant and Saleslady.

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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
    53%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm Manager
    10%
  • Attendant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Saleslady
    29%

What Clennon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Clennon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clennon 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Clennon. 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 196 military records available for the last name Clennon. For the veterans among your Clennon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clennon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Clennon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Clennon in 1963 was 74, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clennon 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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