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Mcelean Family History

Mcelean 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: Mclean, Mcerlean, Mcclean, Mcewen, Mcelwain, Mclear, Melman, Mcbean

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Where is the Mcelean family from?

You can see how Mcelean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcelean family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcelean families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 2 Mcelean families living in Ayrshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcelean's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mcelean families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcelean 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 101 census records available for the last name Mcelean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcelean 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Mcelean. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mcelean. For the veterans among your Mcelean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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