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Mclens Family History

Mclens 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: Mclees, Miles, Mclean, Melena, Molen, Mclear, Mickens, Moles, Mcleish

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Where is the Mclens family from?

You can see how Mclens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclens family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mclens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Mclens families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mclens's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Mclens families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mclens ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Mclens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclens 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 Mclens. 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 18 military records available for the last name Mclens. For the veterans among your Mclens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclens lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Mclens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mclens in 1973 was 82, and 78 in 1999.

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