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Maclellan Family History

Maclellan Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish: see McClellan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Maclellan family from?

You can see how Maclellan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maclellan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maclellan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 16 Maclellan families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Maclellan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maclellan families in 1891.
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What did your Maclellan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maclellan. 79% of Maclellan 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
    79%
  • Private Means
    22%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Maclellan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maclellan 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Maclellan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Maclellan. For the veterans among your Maclellan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maclellan lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Maclellan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Maclellan in 1956 was 47, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maclellan 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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