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Mclynn Family History

Mclynn Surname Meaning

from Mac Fhloinn see McGlynn.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Mclynn family from?

You can see how Mclynn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclynn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mclynn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Mclynn families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mclynn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mclynn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclynn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mclynn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mclynn. 100% of Mclynn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Mclynn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclynn 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Mclynn. 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 133 military records available for the last name Mclynn. For the veterans among your Mclynn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclynn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mclynn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Mclynn in 1966 was 84, and 52 in 2003.

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