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Mcclenathen Family History

Mcclenathen 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: Mcclenathan, Mcclenahan, Mcclenaghan, Mcclanahan, Mcclennen

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Where is the Mcclenathen family from?

You can see how Mcclenathen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclenathen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcclenathen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Mcclenathen families living in Michigan. This was about 89% of all the recorded Mcclenathen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Mcclenathen families in 1880.
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What did your Mcclenathen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Mcclenathen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclenathen 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 Mcclenathen. 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 29 military records available for the last name Mcclenathen. For the veterans among your Mcclenathen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclenathen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Mcclenathen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mcclenathen in 1974 was 67, and 102 in 2002.

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