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Mclearnon Family History

Mclearnon 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: Mclarnon, Mclernon, Mcclarnon, Mcdearmon, Mcclernon, Mclennan, Mclean

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Where is the Mclearnon family from?

You can see how Mclearnon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclearnon family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1901. The most Mclearnon families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Mclearnon family living in Midlothian. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mclearnon's in Scotland. Midlothian and 1 other county had the highest population of Mclearnon families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclearnon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mclearnon ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Mclearnon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclearnon 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Mclearnon. 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 11 military records available for the last name Mclearnon. For the veterans among your Mclearnon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclearnon lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Mclearnon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mclearnon in 1961 was 51, and 68 in 2001.

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