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Mcclam Name Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Fhlaithimh. See McClave and McLamb .

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


Similar surnames: Mcclay, Mclamb, Mcclave, Mccaw, Mccrum, Mccloy, Mcadam, Mccay, Mccraw

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Where is the Mcclam family from?

You can see how Mcclam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcclam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Mcclam families living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcclam's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Mcclam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcclam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcclam. 60% of Mcclam men worked as a Farmer and 57% of Mcclam women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcclam were Salesman and Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    57%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mcclam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclam 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Mcclam. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 485 military records available for the last name Mcclam. For the veterans among your Mcclam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclam lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mcclam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Mcclam in 1954 was 52, and 62 in 2004.

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