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Mclyde Family History

Mclyde 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: Clyde, Lyde, Clyne, Milde, Mctyre, Melde, Mcglade, Mcdade, Mclure

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Where is the Mclyde family from?

You can see how Mclyde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclyde family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mclyde families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Mclyde family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mclyde's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mclyde families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclyde 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 Mclyde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mclyde. 100% of Mclyde men worked as a Labor.

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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 1940

  • Labor
    100%

What Mclyde family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Mclyde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclyde 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mclyde. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mclyde. For the veterans among your Mclyde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclyde lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1970, in the United States, Mclyde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Mclyde in 1968 was 63, and 65 in 1970.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mclyde

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mclyde 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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