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Mclynden Family History

Mclynden 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: Mclinden, Mclendon, Linden, Mclennan, Melander, Clyne, Clyde, Lunden

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Where is the Mclynden family from?

You can see how Mclynden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclynden family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mclynden families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Mclynden family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mclynden's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mclynden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclynden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Mclynden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclynden 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mclynden. 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 87 military records available for the last name Mclynden. For the veterans among your Mclynden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclynden lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Mclynden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mclynden in 1981 was 74, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mclynden 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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