History of your Surname
Get access to Mcleard family records.Start a free trial

Mcleard Family History

Mcleard 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: Mclear, Mcleary, Mclean, Clear, Millard, Mallard, Mccleary, Cleary

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Mcleard family from?

You can see how Mcleard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcleard family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Mcleard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Mcleard families living in Massachusetts. This was about 44% of all the recorded Mcleard's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Mcleard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcleard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Mcleard ancestors do for a living?

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

What Mcleard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Mcleard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcleard census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Mcleard

Passenger Lists

There are 23 immigration records available for the last name Mcleard. 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.

View all Mcleard immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Mcleard. For the veterans among your Mcleard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mcleard military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mcleard family history

Discover More

What is the average Mcleard lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mcleard family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Mcleard last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial