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Mclancy Family History

Mclancy 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: Clancy, Mclaney, Chancy, Mcnaney, Mclarney, Mchaney, Mccance, Glancy

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Where is the Mclancy family from?

You can see how Mclancy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclancy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Mclancy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Mclancy family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mclancy's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Mclancy families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Mclancy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclancy 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Mclancy. 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 11 military records available for the last name Mclancy. For the veterans among your Mclancy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclancy lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Mclancy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mclancy in 1968 was 86, and 87 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mclancy 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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