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Mclaine Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of McLean .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mclain, Mclane, Mcclaine, Mcclain, Mcclane, Laine, Mclin, Mckain

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Where is the Mclaine family from?

You can see how Mclaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclaine family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mclaine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Mclaine families living in Lancashire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Mclaine's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mclaine families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclaine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mclaine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mclaine. 100% of Mclaine women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mclaine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclaine 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 544 immigration records available for the last name Mclaine. 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 741 military records available for the last name Mclaine. For the veterans among your Mclaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclaine lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mclaine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mclaine in 1958 was 46, and 49 in 2004.

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