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Mcklindon Family History

Mcklindon 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: Mcclinton, Mckinnon, Mclinden, Mcclendon, Mclendon, Clinton, Lindon

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Where is the Mcklindon family from?

You can see how Mcklindon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcklindon family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 8 Mcklindon families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcklindon's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcklindon families in 1881.
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What did your Mcklindon ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Mcklindon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcklindon 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mcklindon. 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 17 military records available for the last name Mcklindon. For the veterans among your Mcklindon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcklindon lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Mcklindon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mcklindon in 1982 was 85, and 79 in 2004.

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