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Mcleson Family History

Mcleson 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: Melson, Mclean, Malson, Mckesson, Acheson, Asleson, Clemon, Milleson

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Where is the Mcleson family from?

You can see how Mcleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcleson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcleson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Mcleson family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcleson's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Mcleson families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Mcleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcleson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mcleson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mcleson. For the veterans among your Mcleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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