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Mclellen Family History

Mclellen Surname 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: Mcclellen, Mclallen, Mclellan, Mcmellon, Mcgillen, Mcallen, Mcclellan

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Where is the Mclellen family from?

You can see how Mclellen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclellen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mclellen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 35 Mclellen families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 65% of all the recorded Mclellen's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mclellen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclellen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mclellen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mclellen. 43% of Mclellen 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
    43%
  • Journalier
    29%
  • Cultivateur
    29%

What Mclellen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mclellen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclellen 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Mclellen. 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 263 military records available for the last name Mclellen. For the veterans among your Mclellen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclellen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mclellen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mclellen in 1964 was 77, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mclellen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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