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Mclin Family History

Mclin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McGlynn.

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


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Where is the Mclin family from?

You can see how Mclin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mclin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Mclin families living in Durham. This was about 63% of all the recorded Mclin's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mclin families in 1891.
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What did your Mclin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mclin. 47% of Mclin men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Mclin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mclin were Attendant and Laundress.

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Porter
    4%
  • Attendant
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Cook
    14%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Laundress
    8%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Mclin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclin 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 510 immigration records available for the last name Mclin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mclin. For the veterans among your Mclin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclin lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Mclin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Mclin in 1951 was 47, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mclin 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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