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Mcklem Family History

Mcklem 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: Macklem, Mackley, Muckler, Ackley, Mickle, Muckle, Mackler, Meckler

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Where is the Mcklem family from?

You can see how Mcklem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcklem family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcklem families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there were 2 Mcklem families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcklem's in USA. California had the highest population of Mcklem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcklem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcklem ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Mcklem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcklem 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Mcklem. 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 59 military records available for the last name Mcklem. For the veterans among your Mcklem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcklem lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Mcklem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mcklem in 1962 was 70, and 70 in 1999.

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