This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Mcclellend family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mcclellend Family History

Mcclellend 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: Mcclelland, Mcclellen, Mcclellan, Mclelland, Clelland, Mccullen

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mcclellend family from?

You can see how Mcclellend families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclellend family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcclellend families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 9 Mcclellend families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcclellend's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Mcclellend families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclellend surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Mcclellend family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Mcclellend. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclellend census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Mcclellend

Passenger Lists

There are 34 immigration records available for the last name Mcclellend. 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.

View all Mcclellend immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Mcclellend. For the veterans among your Mcclellend ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mcclellend military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mcclellend family history

Discover More

What is the average Mcclellend lifespan?

Average Mcclellend life expectancy in 2002 was 22 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcclellend 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mcclellend family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial