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Mcliney Family History

Mcliney 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: Mclaney, Mckinney, Maline, Moline, Mcnaney, Mcginty, Mcginley

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Where is the Mcliney family from?

You can see how Mcliney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcliney family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcliney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Mcliney families living in New Jersey. This was about 88% of all the recorded Mcliney's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Mcliney families in 1880.
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What did your Mcliney ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Mcliney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcliney 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Mcliney. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mcliney. For the veterans among your Mcliney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcliney lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1989, in the United States, Mcliney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mcliney in 1974 was 85, and 78 in 1989.

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