This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Mcclendan family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mcclendan Family History

Mcclendan 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: Mcclendon, Mclennan, Mcclenahan, Mcclellan, Mcclean, Mcclennen

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mcclendan family from?

You can see how Mcclendan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclendan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcclendan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mcclendan family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcclendan's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Mcclendan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclendan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Mcclendan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcclendan. 50% of Mcclendan men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Mcclendan women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcclendan were Laundress and Maid.

View Census Data for Mcclendan | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Laundress
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Mcclendan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 496 census records available for the last name Mcclendan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclendan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Mcclendan

Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Mcclendan. 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.

View all Mcclendan immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Mcclendan. For the veterans among your Mcclendan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mcclendan military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mcclendan family history

Discover More

What is the average Mcclendan lifespan?

Average Mcclendan life expectancy in 1992 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcclendan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcclendan 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mcclendan family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial