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Mclerod Family History

Mclerod 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, Mcleroy, Melero, Mccleod, Mclernon, Macleod, Herod, Mero

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Where is the Mclerod family from?

You can see how Mclerod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclerod family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Mclerod families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Mclerod's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Mclerod families in 1911.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mclerod ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Mclerod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclerod 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Mclerod. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mclerod. For the veterans among your Mclerod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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