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Mcleran Family History

Mcleran 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, Mclerran, Mclennan, Mclear, Cloran, Mclaren, Mclagan, Mcbean

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Where is the Mcleran family from?

You can see how Mcleran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcleran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcleran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Mcleran families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Mcleran's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mcleran families in 1911.
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What did your Mcleran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Roofer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcleran. 50% of Mcleran men worked as a Roofer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Roofer
    50%
  • Owner
    50%
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What Mcleran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcleran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcleran 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Mcleran. 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 309 military records available for the last name Mcleran. For the veterans among your Mcleran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcleran lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mcleran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mcleran in 1952 was 22, and 74 in 2004.

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