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Mcleand Family History

Mcleand 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, Mcleland, Mckeand, Mclear, Maland, Miland, Cleland, Meland

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Where is the Mcleand family from?

You can see how Mcleand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcleand family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcleand families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Mcleand families living in British Columbia. This was about 70% of all the recorded Mcleand's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Mcleand families in 1911.
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What did your Mcleand ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcleand. 100% of Mcleand 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Mcleand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcleand 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Mcleand. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mcleand. For the veterans among your Mcleand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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