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Mcclaugherty Family History

Mcclaugherty Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McLafferty.

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


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Where is the Mcclaugherty family from?

You can see how Mcclaugherty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclaugherty family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcclaugherty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Mcclaugherty families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcclaugherty's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Mcclaugherty families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclaugherty 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 Mcclaugherty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcclaugherty. 43% of Mcclaugherty men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Mcclaugherty women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Agent
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Mcclaugherty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcclaugherty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclaugherty 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Mcclaugherty. 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 321 military records available for the last name Mcclaugherty. For the veterans among your Mcclaugherty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclaugherty lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mcclaugherty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Mcclaugherty in 1954 was 26, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcclaugherty 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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