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Mclehany Family History

Mclehany 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: Mclean, Mcalhany, Mcenany, Mcleland, Mcelhany, Mcleary, Mclennan

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Where is the Mclehany family from?

You can see how Mclehany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclehany family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mclehany families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Mclehany families living in Arkansas. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mclehany's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Mclehany families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclehany surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mclehany ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mclehany ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Mclehany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclehany 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mclehany. 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 66 military records available for the last name Mclehany. For the veterans among your Mclehany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclehany lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Mclehany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mclehany in 1968 was 33, and 82 in 1998.

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