Clendin Surname History

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England

The name Clendin is of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from MacLennan as an alternative variant. The surname Clendin was primarily based in the Scottish Gaelic of MacGilleFhinnein. The translation of this Gaelic surname meant servant of Finnan who became revered as a saint.

Early Origins of the Clendin family

The surname Clendin was first found in Somerset where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Clendin family

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Clendin Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Clendin include Clendon, Clendin, Clandon, Clanton, Clenton and others.

Early Notables of the Clendin family

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Clendin migration to the United States +

A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants:

Clendin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

W. S. Clendin, who arrived in San Francisco in 1852