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Mcclallan Family History

Mcclallan 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, Mccalla, Mccallen, Mccalman, Mcclellen

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Where is the Mcclallan family from?

You can see how Mcclallan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclallan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcclallan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Mcclallan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcclallan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcclallan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclallan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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What did your Mcclallan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcclallan. 36% of Mcclallan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mcclallan women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    36%
  • Yardman
    22%
  • Interior Decorator
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Mcclallan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Mcclallan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclallan 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Mcclallan. 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 41 military records available for the last name Mcclallan. For the veterans among your Mcclallan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclallan lifespan?

Average Mcclallan life expectancy in 1971 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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