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Maclary Family History

Maclary Surname 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: Mallary, Mcclary, Maclay, Mallory, Mallard, Clary, Machart, Malara

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Where is the Maclary family from?

You can see how Maclary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maclary family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maclary families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Maclary families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Maclary's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maclary families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maclary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Maclary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maclary. 60% of Maclary men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Maclary women worked as a 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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Mate
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Maclary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 706 census records available for the last name Maclary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maclary 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Maclary. 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 153 military records available for the last name Maclary. For the veterans among your Maclary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maclary lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Maclary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Maclary in 1965 was 93, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maclary ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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