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Mcklosky Family History

Mcklosky 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: Mcclosky, Mccloskey, Klosky, Makosky, Mcclusky, Mccoskey, Mcclory

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Where is the Mcklosky family from?

You can see how Mcklosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcklosky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcklosky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Mcklosky families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcklosky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mcklosky families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcklosky 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 Mcklosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcklosky. 100% of Mcklosky men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Mcklosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Mcklosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcklosky 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Mcklosky. 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 19 military records available for the last name Mcklosky. For the veterans among your Mcklosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcklosky lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Mcklosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mcklosky in 1972 was 60, and 85 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcklosky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcklosky 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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