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Mclain Family History

Mclain Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McLean.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mclain family from?

You can see how Mclain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mclain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 49 Mclain families living in Northumberland. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mclain's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Mclain families in 1891.
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What did your Mclain ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mclain. 82% of Mclain 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domes Duties
    19%

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Census Records

There are 67,000 census records available for the last name Mclain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclain 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Mclain. 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 17,000 military records available for the last name Mclain. For the veterans among your Mclain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclain lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Mclain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mclain in 1942 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mclain 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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