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Mclannan Family History

Mclannan Name 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: Mclennan, Mannan, Mcgannon, Mclarnon, Cannan, Mclagan, Mccannon

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Where is the Mclannan family from?

You can see how Mclannan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclannan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mclannan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Mclannan families living in Ontario. This was about 30% of all the recorded Mclannan's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Mclannan families in 1911.
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What did your Mclannan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Plumber was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mclannan. 100% of Mclannan men worked as a Plumber. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Plumber
    100%
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Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Mclannan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclannan 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Mclannan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Mclannan. For the veterans among your Mclannan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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