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Mcleain Family History

Mcleain Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mclean, Mclain, Mcelwain, Mclear, Mcswain, Mcbain, Mcquain, Mcbean

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Where is the Mcleain family from?

You can see how Mcleain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcleain family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcleain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Mcleain families living in Prince Edward Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcleain's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Mcleain families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcleain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcleain ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mcleain ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Mcleain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcleain 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Mcleain. 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 45 military records available for the last name Mcleain. For the veterans among your Mcleain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcleain lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Mcleain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mcleain in 1957 was 70, and 73 in 2002.

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