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Maclaren Name Meaning

Scottish: see McLaren.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Mcclaren, Mclaren, Mcclarren, Mcclarin, Mcclaran, Mclagan, Mcaden

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Where is the Maclaren family from?

You can see how Maclaren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maclaren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maclaren families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 4 Maclaren families living in Minnesota. This was about 31% of all the recorded Maclaren's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Maclaren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maclaren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Maclaren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maclaren. 16% of Maclaren men worked as a Salesman and 15% of Maclaren women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maclaren were Truck Driver and Saleslady. .

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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
    16%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Saleslady
    11%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Maclaren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maclaren 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Maclaren. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Maclaren. For the veterans among your Maclaren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maclaren lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Maclaren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Maclaren in 1948 was 45, and 83 in 2004.

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