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Mc Lane Family History

Mc Lane 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: Mclane, Mcclane, Mcclave, Mcguane, Mcglone, Mcgrane, Mcshane, Mcclune

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Where is the Mc Lane family from?

You can see how Mc Lane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Lane family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Lane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Mc Lane families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 28% of all the recorded Mc Lane's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Mc Lane families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Lane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mc Lane ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mc Lane. 43% of Mc Lane 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Farm Hand
    29%
  • Labourer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Mc Lane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Lane 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 854 immigration records available for the last name Mc Lane. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mc Lane. For the veterans among your Mc Lane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Lane lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mc Lane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mc Lane in 1966 was 77, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mc Lane

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Lane 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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