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Mclae Family History

Mclae Surname 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: Mcrae, Mclane, Mclay, Mule, Chae, Clare, Mole, Mula, Melle, Molle

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Where is the Mclae family from?

You can see how Mclae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclae family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Mclae families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 2 Mclae families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mclae's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Mclae families in 1911.
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What did your Mclae ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mclae. 100% of Mclae men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Mclae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclae 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Mclae. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mclae. For the veterans among your Mclae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclae lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mclae ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mclae

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