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Mecloskey Family History

Mecloskey 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: Mccloskey, Mccoskey, Mccroskey, Mcclosky, Mccleskey, Mcclaskey

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Where is the Mecloskey family from?

You can see how Mecloskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mecloskey family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Mecloskey family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mecloskey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mecloskey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mecloskey 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 120 census records available for the last name Mecloskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mecloskey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mecloskey. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mecloskey. For the veterans among your Mecloskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mecloskey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1986, in the United States, Mecloskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mecloskey in 1965 was 66, and 78 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mecloskey 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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