History of your Surname
Get access to Mclend family records.Start a free trial

Mclend Family History

Mclend 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: Mcleod, Melendy, Mclean, Melena, Molen, Mclear, Maland, Miland

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Mclend family from?

You can see how Mclend families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclend family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mclend families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Mclend families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Mclend's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mclend families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclend surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mclend ancestors do for a living?

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

What Mclend family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Mclend. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclend census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Mclend

Passenger Lists

There are 34 immigration records available for the last name Mclend. 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.

View all Mclend immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Mclend. For the veterans among your Mclend ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mclend military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mclend family history

Discover More

What is the average Mclend lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Mclend life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mclend in 1988 was 37, and 91 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mclend

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mclend family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Mclend last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial