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Mcerlain Family History

Mcerlain Surname Meaning

from Mac an Fhirléighinn see McErlean.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mcerlain family from?

You can see how Mcerlain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcerlain family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcerlain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 8 Mcerlain families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcerlain's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Mcerlain families in 1841.
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What did your Mcerlain ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lift Man and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcerlain. 100% of Mcerlain men worked as a Lift Man and 75% of Mcerlain women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Lift Man
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    25%

What Mcerlain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcerlain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcerlain 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Mcerlain. 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 128 military records available for the last name Mcerlain. For the veterans among your Mcerlain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcerlain lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Mcerlain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mcerlain in 1966 was 65, and 49 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcerlain 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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