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Maclane Family History

Maclane 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: Mclane, Mcclane, Marland, Mayland, Malone, Maline, Madland, Mcclave

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Where is the Maclane family from?

You can see how Maclane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maclane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maclane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Maclane families living in Louisiana. This was about 32% of all the recorded Maclane's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Maclane families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maclane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maclane ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Maclane ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maclane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maclane 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Maclane. 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 345 military records available for the last name Maclane. For the veterans among your Maclane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maclane lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Maclane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Maclane in 1962 was 82, and 42 in 2004.

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