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Maclaine Family History

Maclaine 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: Mclaine, Mcclaine, Maline, Maclin, Mclane, Mcclane, Mclain, Laclaire

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Where is the Maclaine family from?

You can see how Maclaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maclaine family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maclaine families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there was 1 Maclaine family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Maclaine's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Maclaine families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maclaine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maclaine ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maclaine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maclaine 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Maclaine. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 126 military records available for the last name Maclaine. For the veterans among your Maclaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maclaine lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Maclaine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Maclaine in 1967 was 75, and 84 in 2004.

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