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Mc Linn Family History

Mc Linn Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mclinn, Mcglinn, Mcginn, Mcminn, Mcglynn, Mcquinn, Mclin, Mcguinn

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Where is the Mc Linn family from?

You can see how Mc Linn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Linn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Linn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Mc Linn families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Mc Linn's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mc Linn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Linn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mc Linn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mc Linn. 50% of Mc Linn 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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What Mc Linn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mc Linn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Linn 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Mc Linn. 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 Mc Linn. For the veterans among your Mc Linn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Linn lifespan?

Average Mc Linn life expectancy in 1992 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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