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Mccanless Family History

Mccanless Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of McCandless.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mccanless family from?

You can see how Mccanless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccanless family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccanless families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Mccanless family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccanless's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mccanless families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccanless 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 Mccanless ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mccanless. 35% of Mccanless men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Mccanless women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mccanless were Carpenter and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Supervisor
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Maid
    20%

What Mccanless family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mccanless. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccanless 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Mccanless. 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 817 military records available for the last name Mccanless. For the veterans among your Mccanless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccanless lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Mccanless life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mccanless in 1959 was 56, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccanless 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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