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Mccleney Family History

Mccleney 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: Mcclenney, Mcclenny, Mceleney, Mccluney, Mccleary, Mcchesney

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Where is the Mccleney family from?

You can see how Mccleney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccleney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mccleney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mccleney family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mccleney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mccleney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccleney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mccleney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mccleney. 29% of Mccleney men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farming
    15%

What Mccleney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mccleney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccleney 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Mccleney. 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 176 military records available for the last name Mccleney. For the veterans among your Mccleney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccleney lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mccleney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mccleney in 1955 was 59, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mccleney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccleney 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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