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Mccleod Family History

Mccleod Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McLeod.

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


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Where is the Mccleod family from?

You can see how Mccleod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccleod family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccleod families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Mccleod families living in Quebec. This was about 26% of all the recorded Mccleod's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mccleod families in 1911.
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What did your Mccleod ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mccleod. 60% of Mccleod men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Mccleod women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Labourer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%

What Mccleod family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mccleod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccleod 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 704 immigration records available for the last name Mccleod. 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 571 military records available for the last name Mccleod. For the veterans among your Mccleod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccleod lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mccleod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mccleod in 1963 was 87, and 35 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mccleod

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccleod 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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