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Macleod Family History

Macleod Name Meaning

Scottish: see McLeod.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Mccleod, Mcleod, Mcloud, Maclean, Macleay, Malcom, Mackley, Macneil

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Where is the Macleod family from?

You can see how Macleod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macleod family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Macleod families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1840 there was 1 Macleod family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Macleod's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Macleod families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macleod surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Macleod ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Macleod. 10% of Macleod men worked as a Salesman and 10% of Macleod women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Macleod were Accountant and Teacher. .

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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
    10%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Accountant
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Teacher
    8%
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Census Records

There are 144,000 census records available for the last name Macleod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macleod 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 34,000 immigration records available for the last name Macleod. 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 15,000 military records available for the last name Macleod. For the veterans among your Macleod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macleod lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Macleod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Macleod in 1941 was 37, and 75 in 2004.

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