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Maglean Family History

Maglean 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: Maclean, Magnan, Mclean, Magley, Magliano, Malan, Mallen, Magleby

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Where is the Maglean family from?

You can see how Maglean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maglean family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Maglean family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maglean's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Maglean families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maglean 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 16 census records available for the last name Maglean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maglean 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Maglean. 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 6 military records available for the last name Maglean. For the veterans among your Maglean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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