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Maclyman Family History

Maclyman 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: Maltman, Mailman, Maclean, Mahlman, Kalman, Allman, Waldman, Backman

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Where is the Maclyman family from?

You can see how Maclyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maclyman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Maclyman families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Maclyman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Maclyman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maclyman 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 14 census records available for the last name Maclyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maclyman 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Maclyman. 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 16 military records available for the last name Maclyman. For the veterans among your Maclyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maclyman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Maclyman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Maclyman in 1969 was 79, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maclyman 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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