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Mckluskey Family History

Mckluskey 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: Mccluskey, Mccloskey, Mccleskey, Mcclaskey, Mcleskey, Mcclusky

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Where is the Mckluskey family from?

You can see how Mckluskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckluskey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckluskey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Mckluskey family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mckluskey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mckluskey families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckluskey 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 107 census records available for the last name Mckluskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckluskey 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Mckluskey. 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 15 military records available for the last name Mckluskey. For the veterans among your Mckluskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckluskey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Mckluskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mckluskey in 1966 was 61, and 67 in 2002.

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