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Mcl Family History

Mcl Name 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: Mol, May, Mule, Ma, Gal, Mun, Min, Mole, Mao, Mill

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Where is the Mcl family from?

You can see how Mcl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Mcl families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Mcl families living in Durham. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcl's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mcl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcl. 100% of Mcl 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcl 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 432 immigration records available for the last name Mcl. 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 192 military records available for the last name Mcl. For the veterans among your Mcl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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