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Clinnin Family History

Clinnin Name 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: Clinton, Clingan, Linnen, Clennon, Clanin, Finnin, Tinnin, Lannin

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Where is the Clinnin family from?

You can see how Clinnin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clinnin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Clinnin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Clinnin families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Clinnin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Clinnin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clinnin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Clinnin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Clinnin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Clinnin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Clinnin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clinnin 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Clinnin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 154 military records available for the last name Clinnin. For the veterans among your Clinnin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clinnin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Clinnin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Clinnin in 1952 was 30, and 83 in 2003.

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