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Mclarn Family History

Mclarn 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: Mclaren, Mccarn, Mclain, Clare, Clark, Mclean, Milan, Clary, Malara

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Where is the Mclarn family from?

You can see how Mclarn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclarn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mclarn families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Mclarn family living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Mclarn's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Mclarn families in 1891.
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What did your Mclarn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mclarn. 60% of Mclarn men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Driver
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

What Mclarn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 781 census records available for the last name Mclarn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclarn 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Mclarn. 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 43 military records available for the last name Mclarn. For the veterans among your Mclarn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclarn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Mclarn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mclarn in 1963 was 67, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mclarn 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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