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Mclarren Family History

Mclarren 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: Mclaren, Mcfarren, Mcclarren, Mccarren, Mccarron, Mclarney, Mclarnon

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Where is the Mclarren family from?

You can see how Mclarren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclarren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mclarren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Mclarren families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mclarren's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mclarren families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclarren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mclarren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mclarren. 100% of Mclarren men worked as a Fisherman. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Fisherman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mclarren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclarren 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 470 immigration records available for the last name Mclarren. 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 242 military records available for the last name Mclarren. For the veterans among your Mclarren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclarren lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Mclarren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mclarren in 1962 was 71, and 71 in 2003.

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