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Mclennon Family History

Mclennon Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McLennan.

Irish: variant of Lennon from Mac Lonáin ‘son of Lonán’.

Irish: variant of McClanahan.

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


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Where is the Mclennon family from?

You can see how Mclennon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclennon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mclennon families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 12 Mclennon families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Mclennon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mclennon families in 1911.
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What did your Mclennon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mclennon. 57% of Mclennon men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Mclennon women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mclennon were Watchman and Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Watchman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    36%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • School Teacher
    15%
  • Domestic
    15%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mclennon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclennon 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mclennon. 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 623 military records available for the last name Mclennon. For the veterans among your Mclennon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclennon lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Mclennon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mclennon in 1950 was 42, and 71 in 2004.

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