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Mclead Family History

Mclead 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: Mclean, Mclear, Mcleod, Clear, Mead, Mczeal, Mcpeak, Mcgeady, Mcbean

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Where is the Mclead family from?

You can see how Mclead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclead family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mclead families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 46 Mclead families living in Durham. This was about 23% of all the recorded Mclead's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mclead families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclead surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mclead ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mclead. 88% of Mclead 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
    88%
  • Private Means
    13%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Mclead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclead 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mclead. 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 690 military records available for the last name Mclead. For the veterans among your Mclead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclead lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Mclead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Mclead in 1964 was 80, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mclead 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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