This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Mclance family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mclance Family History

Mclance 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: Mccance, Mclane, Lance, Chance, Clancy, Crance, Mckane, Mance, Glance

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mclance family from?

You can see how Mclance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclance family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mclance families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Mclance family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mclance's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mclance families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclance surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Mclance family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Mclance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclance census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Mclance

Passenger Lists

There are 12 immigration records available for the last name Mclance. 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.

View all Mclance immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Mclance. For the veterans among your Mclance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mclance military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mclance family history

Discover More

What is the average Mclance lifespan?

Average Mclance life expectancy in 2001 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mclance 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mclance family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial