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Mclinden Family History

Mclinden Name Meaning

Irish and Scottish: variant of McClinton .

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


Similar surnames: Mcclinton, Mcfadden, Mclennan, Mcminn, Mclaren, Mcniven, Mckinley

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Where is the Mclinden family from?

You can see how Mclinden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclinden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mclinden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Mclinden families living in Ontario. This was about 41% of all the recorded Mclinden's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mclinden families in 1911.
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What did your Mclinden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mclinden. 22% of Mclinden men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Mclinden women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mclinden were Trucker and Saleslady. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Plumber
    11%
  • Trucker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mclinden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclinden 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 586 immigration records available for the last name Mclinden. 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 570 military records available for the last name Mclinden. For the veterans among your Mclinden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclinden lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mclinden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mclinden in 1953 was 54, and 65 in 2004.

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