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Mcmarlan Family History

Mcmarlan 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: Mcfarlan, Mcmorran, Mcmillan, Mcfarlane, Mcmartin, Mccartan

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Where is the Mcmarlan family from?

You can see how Mcmarlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmarlan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Mcmarlan families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Mcmarlan families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcmarlan's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mcmarlan families in 1871.
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Census Records

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

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