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Mclemmon Family History

Mclemmon 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: Mccammon, Clemmons, Clemon, Mccommon, Clemson, Lemmon, Mclernon

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Where is the Mclemmon family from?

You can see how Mclemmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclemmon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Mclemmon families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Mclemmon family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mclemmon's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mclemmon families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Mclemmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclemmon 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mclemmon. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mclemmon. For the veterans among your Mclemmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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