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Mcllelland Family History

Mcllelland 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: Mcclelland, Mclelland, Clelland, Mcclellan, Mcleland, Mclellan

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Where is the Mcllelland family from?

You can see how Mcllelland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcllelland family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcllelland families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Mcllelland families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcllelland's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mcllelland families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Mcllelland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcllelland 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Mcllelland. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mcllelland. For the veterans among your Mcllelland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcllelland lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcllelland 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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