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Mcclannahan Family History

Mcclannahan 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: Mcclanahan, Mcclenahan, Mclanahan, Mcgranahan, Mcclenathan, Clanahan

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Where is the Mcclannahan family from?

You can see how Mcclannahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclannahan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcclannahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Mcclannahan families living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mcclannahan's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Mcclannahan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclannahan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcclannahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcclannahan. 64% of Mcclannahan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mcclannahan women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Superintendent
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcclannahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclannahan 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Mcclannahan. 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 513 military records available for the last name Mcclannahan. For the veterans among your Mcclannahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclannahan lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mcclannahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mcclannahan in 1954 was 39, and 74 in 2004.

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