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Mcglynn Family History

Mcglynn Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mag Fhloinn a patronymic from the personal name Flann ‘red crimson’.

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


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Where is the Mcglynn family from?

You can see how Mcglynn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcglynn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcglynn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 153 Mcglynn families living in Lancashire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Mcglynn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcglynn families in 1891.
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What did your Mcglynn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcglynn. 36% of Mcglynn men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Mcglynn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcglynn were Cotton Weaver and Cleaner.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    36%
  • Builders Labourer
    28%
  • Bricklayer
    12%
  • Cotton Weaver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Cotton Weaver
    4%
  • Cook
    4%
  • Cleaner
    3%

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Passenger Lists

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Mcglynn. For the veterans among your Mcglynn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcglynn lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Mcglynn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mcglynn in 1940 was 39, and 75 in 2004.

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