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Clendenning Family History

Clendenning Name Meaning

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

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


Similar surnames: Clendening, Clendennen, Glendinning, Glendening, Clendenin, Clendenen

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Where is the Clendenning family from?

You can see how Clendenning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clendenning family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clendenning families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Clendenning families living in North Carolina. This was about 31% of all the recorded Clendenning's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Clendenning families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clendenning surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Clendenning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clendenning. 23% of Clendenning men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Clendenning women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clendenning were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Secretary
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Clendenning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clendenning 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 867 immigration records available for the last name Clendenning. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Clendenning. For the veterans among your Clendenning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clendenning lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Clendenning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Clendenning in 1962 was 72, and 71 in 2004.

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