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Mc Clein Family History

Mc Clein 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: Mcclean, Mcclain, Mclean, Schlein, Mcallen, Mcerlean, Mccoin

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Where is the Mc Clein family from?

You can see how Mc Clein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Clein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Clein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Mc Clein families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mc Clein's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mc Clein families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Clein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Mc Clein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Clein 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mc Clein. 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 military records available for the last name Mc Clein. For the veterans among your Mc Clein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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