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Mclerin Family History

Mclerin 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, Merin, Mcferrin, Clarin, Mclaren, Cherin, Mcnevin, Mcleroy

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Where is the Mclerin family from?

You can see how Mclerin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclerin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mclerin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Mclerin families living in Missouri. This was about 86% of all the recorded Mclerin's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Mclerin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclerin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mclerin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Mclerin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclerin 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mclerin. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mclerin. For the veterans among your Mclerin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclerin lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1993, in the United States, Mclerin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mclerin in 1991 was 81, and 75 in 1993.

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