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Mcclenton Family History

Mcclenton Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McClinton.

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


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Where is the Mcclenton family from?

You can see how Mcclenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclenton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcclenton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Mcclenton family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcclenton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mcclenton families in 1911.
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What did your Mcclenton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcclenton. 46% of Mcclenton men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Mcclenton women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcclenton were Labor 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
    46%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Laundress
    17%

What Mcclenton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcclenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclenton 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Mcclenton. 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 292 military records available for the last name Mcclenton. For the veterans among your Mcclenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclenton lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mcclenton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mcclenton in 1945 was 34, and 50 in 2004.

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