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Mcclennan Family History

Mcclennan Name Meaning

from Mac Gille Fhinnein see McLennan . derivation from a shortened form of Mac Leanacháin is also a possibility. See McClenaghan .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Mclennan, Mcclennen, Maclennan, Mcclenahan, Mcclellan, Mcclenney

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Where is the Mcclennan family from?

You can see how Mcclennan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclennan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcclennan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Mcclennan families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Mcclennan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mcclennan families in 1911.
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What did your Mcclennan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcclennan. 86% of Mcclennan men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    86%
  • Labourer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mcclennan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclennan 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 684 immigration records available for the last name Mcclennan. 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 686 military records available for the last name Mcclennan. For the veterans among your Mcclennan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclennan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mcclennan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcclennan in 1962 was 72, and 96 in 2004.

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