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Mclenaghan Family History

Mclenaghan Name Meaning

from Mac Leanacháin see McClenaghan .

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


Similar surnames: Mcclenaghan, Mcclenahan, Mcclenathan, Mclanahan, Mclennan, Mcclanahan

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Where is the Mclenaghan family from?

You can see how Mclenaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclenaghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mclenaghan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Mclenaghan families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Mclenaghan's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mclenaghan families in 1911.
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What did your Mclenaghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mclenaghan. 100% of Mclenaghan 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mclenaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclenaghan 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Mclenaghan. 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 121 military records available for the last name Mclenaghan. For the veterans among your Mclenaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclenaghan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Mclenaghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mclenaghan in 1965 was 74, and 90 in 2000.

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