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Mcclanaghan Family History

Mcclanaghan 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: Mcclanahan, Mcclenaghan, Mcclenahan, Mcclenathan, Mcgranaghan

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Where is the Mcclanaghan family from?

You can see how Mcclanaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclanaghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcclanaghan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Mcclanaghan family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcclanaghan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcclanaghan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclanaghan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Mcclanaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclanaghan 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Mcclanaghan. 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 67 military records available for the last name Mcclanaghan. For the veterans among your Mcclanaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclanaghan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Mcclanaghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mcclanaghan in 1973 was 67, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcclanaghan 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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