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Mccleneghan Family History

Mccleneghan 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: Mcclenaghan, Mcclenahan, Mcclenathan, Mcclanahan, Mccloughan

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Where is the Mccleneghan family from?

You can see how Mccleneghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccleneghan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mccleneghan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Mccleneghan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccleneghan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mccleneghan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccleneghan 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 498 census records available for the last name Mccleneghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccleneghan 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Mccleneghan. 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 63 military records available for the last name Mccleneghan. For the veterans among your Mccleneghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccleneghan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Mccleneghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mccleneghan in 1959 was 57, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccleneghan 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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