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Maclennan Family History

Maclennan Surname Meaning

Scottish: see McLennan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Maclennan family from?

You can see how Maclennan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maclennan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maclennan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 21 Maclennan families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Maclennan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Maclennan families in 1891.
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What did your Maclennan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Schoolmaster and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Maclennan. 50% of Maclennan men worked as a Schoolmaster and 87% of Maclennan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maclennan were None and Chef.

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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 1939

  • Schoolmaster
    50%
  • None
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Cook
    3%
  • Chef
    3%

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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Maclennan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maclennan 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Maclennan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Maclennan. For the veterans among your Maclennan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maclennan lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Maclennan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Maclennan in 1953 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maclennan 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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