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Mclendon Family History

Mclendon Surname Meaning

Altered form of McClendon.

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


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Where is the Mclendon family from?

You can see how Mclendon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclendon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mclendon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Mclendon families living in Worcestershire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mclendon's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Mclendon families in 1891.
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What did your Mclendon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mclendon. 28% of Mclendon men worked as a Laborer and 8% of Mclendon women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mclendon were Salesman and Cook.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Cook
    8%

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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Mclendon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclendon 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 697 immigration records available for the last name Mclendon. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Mclendon. For the veterans among your Mclendon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclendon lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Mclendon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mclendon in 1943 was 34, and 73 in 2004.

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