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Mc Clellan Family History

Mc Clellan 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: Mcclellan, Mcclelland, Mcclellen, Maclellan, Mclellan, Mclelland

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Where is the Mc Clellan family from?

You can see how Mc Clellan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Clellan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Clellan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 43 Mc Clellan families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Mc Clellan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mc Clellan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Clellan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mc Clellan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mc Clellan. 100% of Mc Clellan 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 24,000 census records available for the last name Mc Clellan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Clellan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mc Clellan. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Mc Clellan. For the veterans among your Mc Clellan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Clellan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mc Clellan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mc Clellan in 1964 was 80, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mc Clellan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Clellan 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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