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Mcleen Family History

Mcleen 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, Mckeen, Mclees, Mcmeen, Cleek, Mullen, Mcewen, Millen, Molen

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Where is the Mcleen family from?

You can see how Mcleen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcleen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcleen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Mcleen families living in British Columbia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mcleen's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Mcleen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcleen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcleen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Doctor was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcleen. 100% of Mcleen men worked as a Doctor. .

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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

  • Doctor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcleen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcleen 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Mcleen. 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 28 military records available for the last name Mcleen. For the veterans among your Mcleen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcleen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Mcleen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mcleen in 1968 was 76, and 83 in 2001.

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