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Mccleny Family History

Mccleny 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: Mcclenny, Mccleary, Mcclory, Mcclung, Mcclay, Mcclune, Mccloy

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Where is the Mccleny family from?

You can see how Mccleny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccleny family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mccleny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Mccleny families living in Mississippi. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mccleny's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Mccleny families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccleny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccleny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mccleny. 100% of Mccleny men worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Labor
    100%
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What Mccleny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Mccleny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccleny 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Mccleny. 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 36 military records available for the last name Mccleny. For the veterans among your Mccleny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccleny lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1989, in the United States, Mccleny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mccleny in 1970 was 71, and 86 in 1989.

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