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Mclarin Family History

Mclarin 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: Clarin, Mclaren, Mclain, Mclaurin, Mcclarin, Marin, Mcmartin, Mcbain

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Where is the Mclarin family from?

You can see how Mclarin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclarin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mclarin families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1840 there were 3 Mclarin families living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mclarin's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Mclarin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclarin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mclarin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mclarin. 37% of Mclarin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mclarin women worked as a House Work. .

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Manager
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%
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What Mclarin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mclarin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclarin 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Mclarin. 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 247 military records available for the last name Mclarin. For the veterans among your Mclarin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclarin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mclarin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mclarin in 1966 was 63, and 83 in 2003.

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