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Mcclenen Family History

Mcclenen 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: Mcclennen, Mcclement, Mcclune, Mcclearn, Mcclenney, Mcclenny, Mcclean

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Where is the Mcclenen family from?

You can see how Mcclenen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclenen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcclenen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mcclenen families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcclenen's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Mcclenen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclenen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcclenen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcclenen. 50% of Mcclenen men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Farm Operator
    50%

What Mcclenen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 429 census records available for the last name Mcclenen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclenen 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mcclenen. 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 52 military records available for the last name Mcclenen. For the veterans among your Mcclenen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclenen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mcclenen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Mcclenen in 1966 was 75, and 86 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcclenen 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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