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Mcclenaghan Family History

Mcclenaghan Name Meaning

Scottish and northern Irish (Antrim Derry and Down): variant of McClanahan .

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


Similar surnames: Mcclenathan, Mcclenahan, Mcgranaghan, Mcclanahan, Monaghan, Mcclean

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Where is the Mcclenaghan family from?

You can see how Mcclenaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclenaghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcclenaghan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Mcclenaghan families living in Surrey. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mcclenaghan's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Mcclenaghan families in 1891.
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What did your Mcclenaghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcclenaghan. 72% of Mcclenaghan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Domestic Help
    29%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mcclenaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclenaghan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcclenaghan. 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 692 military records available for the last name Mcclenaghan. For the veterans among your Mcclenaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclenaghan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mcclenaghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mcclenaghan in 1961 was 64, and 51 in 2004.

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