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Mcclarin Family History

Mcclarin Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of McLaren .

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


Similar surnames: Mcclaran, Mcclaren, Mcclain, Mcclarren, Mclaurin, Mccain, Mcclaine

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Where is the Mcclarin family from?

You can see how Mcclarin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclarin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcclarin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Mcclarin families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcclarin's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Mcclarin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclarin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcclarin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcclarin. 28% of Mcclarin men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Mcclarin women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcclarin were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Porter
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcclarin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclarin 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Mcclarin. 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 429 military records available for the last name Mcclarin. For the veterans among your Mcclarin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclarin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mcclarin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcclarin in 1957 was 75, and 96 in 2004.

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