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Mclenithan Family History

Mclenithan 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: Mcclenathan, Mckeithan, Mclennan, Mcclenahan, Mckethan, Mcclenaghan

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Where is the Mclenithan family from?

You can see how Mclenithan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclenithan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mclenithan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Mclenithan families living in Florida. This was about 55% of all the recorded Mclenithan's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Mclenithan families in 1880.
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What did your Mclenithan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mclenithan. 100% of Mclenithan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mclenithan women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Mclenithan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclenithan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mclenithan. 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 86 military records available for the last name Mclenithan. For the veterans among your Mclenithan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclenithan lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Mclenithan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mclenithan in 1956 was 51, and 77 in 2001.

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