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Mclellon Family History

Mclellon 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: Mcmellon, Mclellan, Mellon, Mcclellan, Mclelland, Mcmillon, Mcclellen

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Where is the Mclellon family from?

You can see how Mclellon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclellon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mclellon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mclellon family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Mclellon's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mclellon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclellon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mclellon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mclellon. 50% of Mclellon men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Mclellon women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mclellon were Laborer and Stenographer. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 797 census records available for the last name Mclellon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclellon 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Mclellon. 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 133 military records available for the last name Mclellon. For the veterans among your Mclellon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclellon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Mclellon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mclellon in 1963 was 67, and 76 in 2002.

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