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Mclernon Family History

Mclernon Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of McClarnon.

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


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Where is the Mclernon family from?

You can see how Mclernon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclernon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mclernon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Mclernon families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mclernon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mclernon families in 1911.
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What did your Mclernon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mclernon. 60% of Mclernon 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
    60%
  • Labourer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mclernon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclernon 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mclernon. 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 657 military records available for the last name Mclernon. For the veterans among your Mclernon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclernon lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Mclernon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mclernon in 1959 was 51, and 56 in 2004.

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