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Mcclark Family History

Mcclark 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: Mcclard, Mcclary, Clark, Mcclurg, Mcclure, Mccleary, Mcclave, Mcclory

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Where is the Mcclark family from?

You can see how Mcclark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclark family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcclark families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Mcclark families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mcclark's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mcclark families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclark surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Mcclark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclark 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Mcclark. 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 94 military records available for the last name Mcclark. For the veterans among your Mcclark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclark lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Mcclark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mcclark in 1981 was 56, and 53 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcclark 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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