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Mcclean Family History

Mcclean Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of McLean.

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


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Where is the Mcclean family from?

You can see how Mcclean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclean family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcclean families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 144 Mcclean families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Mcclean's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcclean families in 1891.
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What did your Mcclean ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcclean. 32% of Mcclean men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Mcclean women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcclean were Barman and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    32%
  • Builders Labourer
    19%
  • Incapacitated
    13%
  • Barman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

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Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Mcclean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclean 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcclean. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Mcclean. For the veterans among your Mcclean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclean lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mcclean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcclean in 1954 was 42, and 82 in 2004.

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