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Mclien Family History

Mclien 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: Mclin, Mclinn, Mullen, Melin, Mcewen, Malin, Marien, Lien, Millen

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Where is the Mclien family from?

You can see how Mclien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclien family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Mclien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Mclien families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mclien's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Mclien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mclien ancestors do for a living?

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

What Mclien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Mclien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclien 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 Mclien. 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 Mclien. For the veterans among your Mclien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclien lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1991, in the United States, Mclien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mclien in 1987 was 79, and 76 in 1991.

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