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Maclean Family History

Maclean Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish: see McLean.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Maclean family from?

You can see how Maclean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maclean family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maclean families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 141 Maclean families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Maclean's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maclean families in 1891.
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What did your Maclean ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Medical Practitioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Maclean. 16% of Maclean men worked as a Medical Practitioner and 63% of Maclean women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maclean were Builders Labourer and Housemaid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Medical Practitioner
    16%
  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Builders Labourer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    63%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%
  • Housemaid
    2%

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Census Records

There are 128,000 census records available for the last name Maclean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maclean 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 52,000 immigration records available for the last name Maclean. 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 14,000 military records available for the last name Maclean. For the veterans among your Maclean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maclean lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Maclean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Maclean in 1941 was 41, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maclean 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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