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Mclyne Family History

Mclyne 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: Clyne, Mclane, Coyne, Milne, Clyde, Malone, Clune, Maline, Moline

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Where is the Mclyne family from?

You can see how Mclyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclyne family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Mclyne families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Mclyne families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Mclyne's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mclyne families in 1911.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mclyne 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 Mclyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclyne 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Mclyne. 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 military records available for the last name Mclyne. For the veterans among your Mclyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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