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Mc Lelland Family History

Mc Lelland 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 Mc Lelland family from?

You can see how Mc Lelland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Lelland family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Lelland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 59 Mc Lelland families living in Mississippi. This was about 21% of all the recorded Mc Lelland's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Mc Lelland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Lelland 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 Lelland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mc Lelland. 100% of Mc Lelland 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%

What Mc Lelland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mc Lelland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Lelland 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Mc Lelland. 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 228 military records available for the last name Mc Lelland. For the veterans among your Mc Lelland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Lelland lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Mc Lelland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mc Lelland in 1969 was 89, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mc Lelland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Lelland 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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