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Mclynch Family History

Mclynch 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: Lynch, Clinch, Clonch, Mcninch, Milich, Clyne, Malloch, Blanch

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Where is the Mclynch family from?

You can see how Mclynch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclynch family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mclynch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mclynch family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mclynch's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Mclynch families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclynch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mclynch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mclynch. 50% of Mclynch 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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%
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What Mclynch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Mclynch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclynch 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Mclynch. 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 43 military records available for the last name Mclynch. For the veterans among your Mclynch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclynch lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Mclynch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mclynch in 1972 was 65, and 89 in 2001.

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