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Mcleean Family History

Mcleean 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, Mclennan, Mckeeman, Mclear, Mcgeehan, Mckeegan, Mckeehan

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Where is the Mcleean family from?

You can see how Mcleean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcleean family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Mcleean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Mcleean family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcleean's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mcleean families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Mcleean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcleean 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Mcleean. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mcleean. For the veterans among your Mcleean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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