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Mcclany Family History

Mcclany 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, Mcclane, Mcclary, Mccleary, Mcclave, Mcclory, Mccary, Mcclung

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Where is the Mcclany family from?

You can see how Mcclany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclany family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcclany families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Mcclany families living in Alabama. This was about 56% of all the recorded Mcclany's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Mcclany families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mcclany ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Mcclany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclany 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mcclany. 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 28 military records available for the last name Mcclany. For the veterans among your Mcclany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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