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Mcclain Name Meaning

Scottish and Manx: variant of McLean .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mclain, Mcclaine, Mccain, Mclin, Maclin, Mcclane, Mcclarin, Mcclean

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Where is the Mcclain family from?

You can see how Mcclain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcclain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Mcclain families living in Manitoba. This was about 76% of all the recorded Mcclain's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Mcclain families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcclain ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mcclain. 85% of Mcclain men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mcclain women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    85%
  • Labourer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 111,000 census records available for the last name Mcclain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclain 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcclain. 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 29,000 military records available for the last name Mcclain. For the veterans among your Mcclain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclain lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Mcclain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcclain in 1942 was 38, and 72 in 2004.

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