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Maclam Family History

Maclam 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: Mcclam, Maclay, Alam, Hallam, Maslak, Dallam, Machak, Haslam, Malak

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Where is the Maclam family from?

You can see how Maclam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maclam family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Maclam families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there was 1 Maclam family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maclam's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Maclam families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maclam 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 210 census records available for the last name Maclam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maclam 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 Maclam. 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 49 military records available for the last name Maclam. For the veterans among your Maclam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maclam lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Maclam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Maclam in 1964 was 64, and 69 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maclam 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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