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Mcclenehan Family History

Mcclenehan 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: Mcclenahan, Mcclanahan, Mcclenathan, Mcclenaghan, Mclennan, Mcclellan

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Where is the Mcclenehan family from?

You can see how Mcclenehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclenehan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcclenehan families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Mcclenehan families living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcclenehan's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Mcclenehan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclenehan 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 243 census records available for the last name Mcclenehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclenehan 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Mcclenehan. 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 58 military records available for the last name Mcclenehan. For the veterans among your Mcclenehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclenehan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Mcclenehan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mcclenehan in 1968 was 67, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcclenehan 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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