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Mcclenney Family History

Mcclenney Surname Meaning

Scottish or Irish: probably a variant of McElhinney.

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


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Where is the Mcclenney family from?

You can see how Mcclenney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclenney family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcclenney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 7 Mcclenney families living in Virginia. This was about 70% of all the recorded Mcclenney's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Mcclenney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclenney 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 Mcclenney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcclenney. 30% of Mcclenney men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Curb Service Boy
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

What Mcclenney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcclenney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclenney 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Mcclenney. 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 215 military records available for the last name Mcclenney. For the veterans among your Mcclenney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclenney lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mcclenney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mcclenney in 1957 was 60, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcclenney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcclenney 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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