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Mccleveland Family History

Mccleveland 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: Cleveland, Mcclelland, Mcclellan, Mclelland, Cleaveland, Mcleland

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Where is the Mccleveland family from?

You can see how Mccleveland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccleveland family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mccleveland families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Mccleveland family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccleveland's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Mccleveland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccleveland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccleveland ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Mccleveland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccleveland 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mccleveland. 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 25 military records available for the last name Mccleveland. For the veterans among your Mccleveland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccleveland lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Mccleveland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mccleveland in 1958 was 50, and 66 in 2001.

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