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Mcclench Family History

Mcclench 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: Mcclenny, Clinch, Mcclenahan, Mccleary, Moench, Mcclung, Mccoach

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Where is the Mcclench family from?

You can see how Mcclench families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclench family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mcclench families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Mcclench families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mcclench's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Mcclench families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclench surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Mcclench family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Mcclench. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclench 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Mcclench. 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 33 military records available for the last name Mcclench. For the veterans among your Mcclench ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclench lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1992, in the United States, Mcclench life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mcclench in 1969 was 58, and 71 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcclench 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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