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Mac Leod Family History

Mac Leod Surname 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: Macleod, Mcleod, Mccleod, Mackley, Mackler, Macklem, Maclean, Macleay

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Where is the Mac Leod family from?

You can see how Mac Leod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mac Leod family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mac Leod families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mac Leod family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Mac Leod's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Mac Leod families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mac Leod surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mac Leod ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Sailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mac Leod. 50% of Mac Leod men worked as a Sailor and 82% of Mac Leod women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mac Leod were Police Constable and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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

  • Sailor
    50%
  • Police Constable
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    6%

What Mac Leod family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mac Leod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mac Leod 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mac Leod. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mac Leod. For the veterans among your Mac Leod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mac Leod lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Mac Leod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mac Leod in 1969 was 83, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mac Leod ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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