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Mcclenny Name Meaning

Scottish or Irish: probably a variant of McElhinney .

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


Similar surnames: Mcclenney, Mcilhenny, Mcelhenny, Mceleney, Mcclean, Mclaney, Mccluney

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Where is the Mcclenny family from?

You can see how Mcclenny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclenny family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcclenny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Mcclenny families living in Missouri. This was about 30% of all the recorded Mcclenny's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Mcclenny families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclenny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcclenny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcclenny. 23% of Mcclenny men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Mcclenny women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcclenny were Farm Laborer and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Proprietor
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcclenny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclenny 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Mcclenny. 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 854 military records available for the last name Mcclenny. For the veterans among your Mcclenny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclenny lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Mcclenny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mcclenny in 1951 was 43, and 70 in 2004.

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