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Mclenachen Family History

Mclenachen 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: Mceachen, Mcclenahan, Mceachern, Mceachin, Mcclenathan, Mcclenaghan

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Where is the Mclenachen family from?

You can see how Mclenachen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclenachen family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Mclenachen families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mclenachen's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Mclenachen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclenachen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mclenachen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Mclenachen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclenachen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mclenachen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mclenachen. For the veterans among your Mclenachen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclenachen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Mclenachen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mclenachen in 1970 was 63, and 91 in 1999.

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