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Mclerkin Family History

Mclerkin 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: Clerkin, Mcferrin, Mcmeekin, Mcclurkin, Merkin, Clarkin, Mclerran

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Where is the Mclerkin family from?

You can see how Mclerkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclerkin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mclerkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mclerkin family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Mclerkin's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Mclerkin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclerkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mclerkin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Mclerkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclerkin 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mclerkin. 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 13 military records available for the last name Mclerkin. For the veterans among your Mclerkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclerkin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Mclerkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mclerkin in 1971 was 81, and 80 in 1999.

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