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Mcclandon Family History

Mcclandon 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: Mcclendon, Mcclinton, Mcclarnon, Mccannon, Mcclenton, Mclendon

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Where is the Mcclandon family from?

You can see how Mcclandon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclandon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcclandon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Mcclandon families living in Georgia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcclandon's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Mcclandon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclandon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcclandon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcclandon. 60% of Mcclandon men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Mcclandon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclandon 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Mcclandon. 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 45 military records available for the last name Mcclandon. For the veterans among your Mcclandon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclandon lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2000, in the United States, Mcclandon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mcclandon in 1983 was 66, and 77 in 2000.

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