Origins of the McLelland surname
About the McLellands
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Interesting facts about Mclelland
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Mclelland surname. The oldest one dates back to 1846.
Who were Mclellands most likely to marry?
Mc Lellands
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Our tell us which families married Mclellands.
What are the most common Mclelland first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Mclellands
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mclellands in 1921
Domestic Servant
33
Dressmaker
25
Housekeeper
20
Cotton Weaver
19
House Keeper
17
Common male occupations for Mclellands in 1921
Coal Miner
55
General Labourer
31
Joiner
28
Farm Servant
24
Carter
20
