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Mccllen Family History

Mccllen 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: Mcallen, Mccullen, Mccallen, Mullen, Cullen, Millen, Mccolley

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Where is the Mccllen family from?

You can see how Mccllen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccllen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccllen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Mccllen families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mccllen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mccllen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccllen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccllen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mccllen. 72% of Mccllen 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
    72%
  • New Worker
    29%
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Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Mccllen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccllen 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Mccllen. 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 22 military records available for the last name Mccllen. For the veterans among your Mccllen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccllen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1990, in the United States, Mccllen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mccllen in 1971 was 65, and 48 in 1990.

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