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Mclenson Family History

Mclenson 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: Mclendon, Mclennan, Ellenson, Mckesson, Mckennon, Clemson, Clennon

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Where is the Mclenson family from?

You can see how Mclenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclenson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mclenson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Mclenson families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Mclenson's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mclenson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclenson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mclenson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Mclenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclenson 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mclenson. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mclenson. For the veterans among your Mclenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclenson lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1987, in the United States, Mclenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mclenson in 1974 was 60, and 73 in 1987.

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