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M Leod Family History

M Leod 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: Mcleod, Mccleod, Macleod, Mule, Miles, Mole, Leo, Leon, Milford

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Where is the M Leod family from?

You can see how M Leod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The M Leod family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most M Leod families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 289 M Leod families living in Sutherland. This was about 92% of all the recorded M Leod's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of M Leod families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the M Leod surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name M Leod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, M Leod 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 50 immigration records available for the last name M Leod. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name M Leod. For the veterans among your M Leod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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