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Origins of the McClellan surname

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Where do most McClellans live?

In 1921, most McClellans lived in London.


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Interesting facts about McClellans

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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 3,630 records for the McClellan surname. The oldest one dates back to 1834.

Who were McClellans most likely to marry?

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What are the most common McClellan first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for McClellans

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for McClellans in 1921
Cotton Weaver

13

Dressmaker

13

Living On Own Means

11

House Keeper

10

Housekeeper

10

Common Male occupations for McClellans in 1921
Plasterer

17

Cotton Weaver

15

Iron Moulder

14

Clerk

12

Tailor

10

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