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Mcleod Matheson Family History

Mcleod Matheson 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: Clemetson, Matheson, Mcmahon, Matteson, Mceachern, Mathison

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Where is the Mcleod Matheson family from?

You can see how Mcleod Matheson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcleod Matheson family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Mcleod Matheson families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcleod Matheson's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Mcleod Matheson families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Mcleod Matheson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcleod Matheson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 282 military records available for the last name Mcleod Matheson. For the veterans among your Mcleod Matheson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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