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Mcclennen Family History

Mcclennen Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McLennan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcclennen family from?

You can see how Mcclennen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclennen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcclennen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mcclennen family living in Durham. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mcclennen's in United Kingdom. Durham and 2 other counties had the highest population of Mcclennen families in 1891.
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What did your Mcclennen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcclennen. 100% of Mcclennen men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Mcclennen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcclennen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclennen 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Mcclennen. 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 226 military records available for the last name Mcclennen. For the veterans among your Mcclennen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclennen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Mcclennen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mcclennen in 1961 was 62, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcclennen 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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