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Mcclelean Family History

Mcclelean 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, Mcclean, Mcclellen, Maclellan, Mclellan

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Where is the Mcclelean family from?

You can see how Mcclelean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclelean family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcclelean families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Mcclelean family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcclelean's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mcclelean families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Mcclelean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclelean 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mcclelean. 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 military records available for the last name Mcclelean. For the veterans among your Mcclelean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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