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Mcclair Family History

Mcclair Surname Meaning

probably a shortened version of McCleary. see Clair.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mcclair family from?

You can see how Mcclair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclair family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcclair families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Mcclair families living in Cumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcclair's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Mcclair families in 1891.
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What did your Mcclair ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcclair. 23% of Mcclair men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Mcclair women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcclair were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Foreman
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Teacher
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mcclair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclair 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Mcclair. 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 332 military records available for the last name Mcclair. For the veterans among your Mcclair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclair lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Mcclair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Mcclair in 1960 was 81, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcclair 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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