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Origins of the Maclain surname

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About the Maclains

We have a total number of 259 records for people with the last name Maclain.

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Where do most Maclains live?

In 1921, most Maclains lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Maclains

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 156 records for the Maclain surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Maclains most likely to marry?

Karlocks

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Thompsons

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What are the most common Maclain first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Maclains

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Maclains in 1921
Boarder

2

House Servant

2

Boot Maker And Shoe Binder

1

Cook

1

Cottn Mill

1

Common Male occupations for Maclains in 1921
Blacksmith

4

Shepherd

3

Cottn Mill

2

Cotton H L W

2

Farmer Son

2

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