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Maclaren Family History

Maclaren Name Meaning

Scottish: see McLaren.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Mcclaren, Mclaren, Mcclarren, Mcclarin, Mcclaran, Mclagan, Mcaden

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Where is the Maclaren family from?

You can see how Maclaren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maclaren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maclaren families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Maclaren families living in Lancashire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Maclaren's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Maclaren families in 1891.
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What did your Maclaren ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Electrician and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Maclaren. 50% of Maclaren men worked as an Electrician and 73% of Maclaren women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maclaren were Medical Practitioner and Shorthand Typist. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Electrician
    50%
  • Medical Practitioner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    12%
  • Retired
    3%
  • Shorthand Typist
    3%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Maclaren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maclaren 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Maclaren. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Maclaren. For the veterans among your Maclaren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maclaren lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Maclaren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Maclaren in 1948 was 45, and 83 in 2004.

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