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Mcklean Family History

Mcklean 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, Mckean, Mcclean, Mckeeman, Mclear, Mcerlean, Mckeegan

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Where is the Mcklean family from?

You can see how Mcklean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcklean family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcklean families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Mcklean families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mcklean's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Mcklean families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcklean 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 148 census records available for the last name Mcklean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcklean 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Mcklean. 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 17 military records available for the last name Mcklean. For the veterans among your Mcklean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcklean lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1986, in the United States, Mcklean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mcklean in 1984 was 80, and 85 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcklean 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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