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Mcclaine Family History

Mcclaine Surname Meaning

Scottish and Manx: variant of McLean.

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


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Where is the Mcclaine family from?

You can see how Mcclaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclaine family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcclaine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 6 Mcclaine families living in Dumfries-shire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mcclaine's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Mcclaine families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclaine 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 Mcclaine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcclaine. 28% of Mcclaine men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Mcclaine women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcclaine were Truck Driver and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

What Mcclaine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mcclaine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclaine 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Mcclaine. 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 859 military records available for the last name Mcclaine. For the veterans among your Mcclaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclaine lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mcclaine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcclaine in 1954 was 53, and 82 in 2004.

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