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Mcclennon Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of McLennan .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mcclennen, Mcclenton, Mcclendon, Mcclernon, Mclennan, Mcclinton

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Where is the Mcclennon family from?

You can see how Mcclennon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclennon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcclennon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Mcclennon families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mcclennon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mcclennon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclennon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcclennon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcclennon. 82% of Mcclennon men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Mcclennon women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcclennon were Carpenter and Maid. .

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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
    82%
  • Carpenter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    38%
  • Laundress
    38%
  • Maid
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcclennon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclennon 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Mcclennon. 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 318 military records available for the last name Mcclennon. For the veterans among your Mcclennon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclennon lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Mcclennon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mcclennon in 1959 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

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