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Mclaney Family History

Mclaney Surname Meaning

Irish: probably a variant of McElhinney.

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


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Where is the Mclaney family from?

You can see how Mclaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclaney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mclaney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Mclaney families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Mclaney's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mclaney families in 1911.
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What did your Mclaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mclaney. 50% of Mclaney 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%

What Mclaney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mclaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclaney 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Mclaney. 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 522 military records available for the last name Mclaney. For the veterans among your Mclaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclaney lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mclaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mclaney in 1960 was 71, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mclaney 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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