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Mcleov Family History

Mcleov 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: Mcleod, Mclean, Mclear, Mcleroy, Mclees, Mccleod, Mckeon, Macleod

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Where is the Mcleov family from?

You can see how Mcleov families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcleov family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Mcleov family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcleov's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mcleov families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Mcleov. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcleov 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mcleov. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Mcleov. For the veterans among your Mcleov ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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