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Mclearan Family History

Mclearan 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: Mclerran, Mclennan, Mclean, Clearman, Mclear, Mclaren, Mclagan

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Where is the Mclearan family from?

You can see how Mclearan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclearan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mclearan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 28 Mclearan families living in Alberta. This was about 17% of all the recorded Mclearan's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Mclearan families in 1911.
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What did your Mclearan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mclearan. 38% of Mclearan 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Painter
    25%

What Mclearan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 482 census records available for the last name Mclearan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclearan 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Mclearan. 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 34 military records available for the last name Mclearan. For the veterans among your Mclearan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclearan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Mclearan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mclearan in 1973 was 57, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mclearan 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.

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