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Mclhern Family History

Mclhern 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: Mulhern, Mclean, Chern, Milhorn, Mcpheron, Mulherin, Mulhearn

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Where is the Mclhern family from?

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

What did your Mclhern ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Mclhern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclhern 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mclhern. 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 Mclhern. For the veterans among your Mclhern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclhern lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Mclhern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mclhern in 1979 was 63, and 79 in 1995.

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