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Mclinn Family History

Mclinn Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McGlynn.

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


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Where is the Mclinn family from?

You can see how Mclinn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclinn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mclinn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Mclinn families living in Yorkshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Mclinn's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mclinn families in 1891.
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What did your Mclinn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Entertainer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mclinn. 45% of Mclinn men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mclinn women worked as an Entertainer.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Entertainer
    100%

What Mclinn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mclinn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclinn 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Mclinn. 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 412 military records available for the last name Mclinn. For the veterans among your Mclinn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclinn lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mclinn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mclinn in 1955 was 40, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mclinn 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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