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Macloane Family History

Macloane 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: Malone, Mcloone, Mclane, Mcclane, Maclean, Mcclone, Marland, Malon

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Where is the Macloane family from?

You can see how Macloane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macloane family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Macloane family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macloane's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Macloane families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macloane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Macloane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Macloane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macloane 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Macloane. 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 5 military records available for the last name Macloane. For the veterans among your Macloane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macloane lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1994, in the United States, Macloane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Macloane in 1985 was 65, and 58 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macloane 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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