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Mcclary Family History

Mcclary Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McCleary.

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


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Where is the Mcclary family from?

You can see how Mcclary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcclary families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 36 Mcclary families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Mcclary's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mcclary families in 1891.
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What did your Mcclary ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcclary. 72% of Mcclary men worked as a Farm Labourer and 87% of Mcclary women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcclary were Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domes Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    72%
  • Horseman On Farm
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domes Duties
    14%

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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Mcclary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclary 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcclary. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Mcclary. For the veterans among your Mcclary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclary lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mcclary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mcclary in 1945 was 39, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcclary 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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