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Mcclanathan Family History

Mcclanathan Surname 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: Mcclanahan, Mcclenathan, Mcclenahan, Mcclenaghan, Mclanahan

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Where is the Mcclanathan family from?

You can see how Mcclanathan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclanathan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcclanathan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Mcclanathan family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcclanathan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mcclanathan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclanathan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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What did your Mcclanathan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcclanathan. 100% of Mcclanathan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mcclanathan women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Mcclanathan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcclanathan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclanathan 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 Mcclanathan. 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 140 military records available for the last name Mcclanathan. For the veterans among your Mcclanathan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclanathan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mcclanathan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mcclanathan in 1960 was 46, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcclanathan 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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