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Mcclan Family History

Mcclan 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: Mcclay, Mcclam, Mcclean, Mcclane, Mcclain, Mccan, Mccuan, Millan

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Where is the Mcclan family from?

You can see how Mcclan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcclan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Mcclan families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcclan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mcclan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcclan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcclan. 44% of Mcclan men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Mcclan women worked as a Domestic. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcclan were Clerk and Operator. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
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What Mcclan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcclan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclan 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Mcclan. 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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Draft Cards

There are 152 military records available for the last name Mcclan. For the veterans among your Mcclan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclan lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Mcclan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mcclan in 1974 was 65, and 90 in 1999.

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