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Mclien Family History

Mclien 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: Mclin, Mclinn, Mullen, Melin, Mcewen, Malin, Marien, Lien, Millen

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Where is the Mclien family from?

You can see how Mclien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclien family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Mclien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Mclien family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mclien's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mclien families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Mclien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclien 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mclien. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mclien. For the veterans among your Mclien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclien lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1991, in the United States, Mclien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mclien in 1987 was 79, and 76 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mclien 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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