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Mcgleen Family History

Mcgleen 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: Mclean, Mcqueen, Mcgillen, Mcallen, Mcilveen, Mcbreen, Mcglynn

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Where is the Mcgleen family from?

You can see how Mcgleen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgleen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcgleen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mcgleen family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgleen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcgleen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Mcgleen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgleen 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Mcgleen. 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 24 military records available for the last name Mcgleen. For the veterans among your Mcgleen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgleen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Mcgleen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mcgleen in 1973 was 70, and 62 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgleen 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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