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Mcslean Family History

Mcslean 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, Mcclean, Mclear, Mcerlean, Mcshea, Mcbean, Mcvean, Mckean

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Where is the Mcslean family from?

You can see how Mcslean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcslean family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Mcslean families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Mcslean family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcslean's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Mcslean families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Mcslean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcslean 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mcslean. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mcslean. For the veterans among your Mcslean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcslean lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcslean 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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