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Mcalynn Name Meaning

possibly from Mac Ailín (see McAllan ) although the stress pattern is unlikely in Scotland.perhaps from Mac Fhloinn a variant of Mag Fhloinn see McGlynn . Compare Lynn (2).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Mcglynn, Mcallen, Mcaloon, Mcalpin, Mclinn, Mcglinn, Mann, Malin

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You can see how Mcalynn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcalynn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mcalynn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Mcalynn families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcalynn's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Mcalynn families in 1880.
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There are 122 census records available for the last name Mcalynn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcalynn census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 28 immigration records available for the last name Mcalynn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 10 military records available for the last name Mcalynn. For the veterans among your Mcalynn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcalynn lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Mcalynn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcalynn in 1970 was 86, and 86 in 2004.

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