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Mc Clenton Family History

Mc Clenton 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: Mcclenton, Mcclinton, Mcclendon, Eccleston, Mcclennen, Mcclernon

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Where is the Mc Clenton family from?

You can see how Mc Clenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Clenton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Clenton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Mc Clenton families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mc Clenton's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mc Clenton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Clenton 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 Mc Clenton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mc Clenton. 65% of Mc Clenton men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Mc Clenton women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mc Clenton were Porter and Laundress.

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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
    65%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Porter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Servant
    28%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Laundress
    19%

What Mc Clenton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Mc Clenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Clenton 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mc Clenton. 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 26 military records available for the last name Mc Clenton. For the veterans among your Mc Clenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Clenton lifespan?

Average Mc Clenton life expectancy in 1988 was 49 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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