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Mcclelon Family History

Mcclelon 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: Mcclellan, Mcclearn, Mcclimon, Mcclean, Mcclellen, Mccleod, Mcclenton

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Where is the Mcclelon family from?

You can see how Mcclelon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclelon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcclelon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Mcclelon families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcclelon's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mcclelon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclelon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Mcclelon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclelon 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mcclelon. 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 43 military records available for the last name Mcclelon. For the veterans among your Mcclelon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclelon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Mcclelon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mcclelon in 1964 was 70, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcclelon 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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