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Macleod Family History

Macleod Surname Meaning

Scottish: see McLeod.

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


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Where is the Macleod family from?

You can see how Macleod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macleod family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Macleod families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 88 Macleod families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Macleod's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Macleod families in 1891.
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What did your Macleod ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Medical Practitioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Macleod. 16% of Macleod men worked as a Medical Practitioner and 63% of Macleod women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Macleod were Electrical Engineer and Nurse.

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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

  • Medical Practitioner
    16%
  • Police Constable
    9%
  • Surgeon
    7%
  • Electrical Engineer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    63%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Nurse
    3%

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Census Records

There are 144,000 census records available for the last name Macleod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macleod 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 34,000 immigration records available for the last name Macleod. 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 15,000 military records available for the last name Macleod. For the veterans among your Macleod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macleod lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Macleod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Macleod in 1941 was 37, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macleod 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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