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Mclerren Family History

Mclerren 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: Mcferren, Mclerran, Mcferrin, Mclaren, Mcferron, Mcferran, Mcfarren

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Where is the Mclerren family from?

You can see how Mclerren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclerren family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mclerren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Mclerren families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mclerren's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Mclerren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclerren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mclerren ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Mclerren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclerren 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mclerren. 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 98 military records available for the last name Mclerren. For the veterans among your Mclerren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclerren lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Mclerren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mclerren in 1973 was 79, and 80 in 2004.

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