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Mcleane Family History

Mcleane 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: Mclean, Mclane, Mclear, Mcguane, Mcgrane, Mcshane, Mcbean, Mcvean

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Where is the Mcleane family from?

You can see how Mcleane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcleane family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcleane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mcleane family living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mcleane's in USA. Maryland and 2 other states had the highest population of Mcleane families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcleane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcleane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcleane. 60% of Mcleane 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcleane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcleane 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Mcleane. 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 157 military records available for the last name Mcleane. For the veterans among your Mcleane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcleane lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mcleane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mcleane in 1963 was 84, and 82 in 2003.

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