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Mclearn Family History

Mclearn 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: Mclean, Mclear, Mcclearn, Mcleary, Clear, Mccleary, Cleary, Mcneary

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Where is the Mclearn family from?

You can see how Mclearn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclearn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mclearn families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 12 Mclearn families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mclearn's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mclearn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclearn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mclearn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mclearn. 67% of Mclearn men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farmers Son
    15%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Labourer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mclearn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclearn 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Mclearn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 357 military records available for the last name Mclearn. For the veterans among your Mclearn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclearn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mclearn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mclearn in 1962 was 85, and 72 in 2004.

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