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Mcclaran Family History

Mcclaran Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McLaren.

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


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Where is the Mcclaran family from?

You can see how Mcclaran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclaran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcclaran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Mcclaran families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcclaran's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mcclaran families in 1911.
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What did your Mcclaran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcclaran. 25% of Mcclaran men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Mcclaran women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcclaran were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Servant
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Mcclaran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcclaran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclaran 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Mcclaran. 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 646 military records available for the last name Mcclaran. For the veterans among your Mcclaran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclaran lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mcclaran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mcclaran in 1952 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcclaran 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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