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Mclening Family History

Mclening 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: Moening, Fleming, Mclennan, Mclean, Manning, Melling, Canning

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Where is the Mclening family from?

You can see how Mclening families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclening family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Mclening families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Mclening's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Mclening families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclening surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mclening ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mclening. 100% of Mclening women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Mclening. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclening 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Mclening. 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 10 military records available for the last name Mclening. For the veterans among your Mclening ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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