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Mcleland Family History

Mcleland Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McClellan with excrescent -d due to English speakers' perception of Gaelic palatalized -n as -nd.

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


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Where is the Mcleland family from?

You can see how Mcleland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcleland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcleland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Mcleland families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcleland's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mcleland families in 1911.
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What did your Mcleland ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcleland. 100% of Mcleland women worked as a 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcleland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcleland 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Mcleland. 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 443 military records available for the last name Mcleland. For the veterans among your Mcleland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcleland lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mcleland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mcleland in 1944 was 50, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcleland 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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