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Meclure Family History

Meclure 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: Mcclure, Mclure, Leclere, Mcclurg, Declue, Mercure, Mcclune, Clure

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Where is the Meclure family from?

You can see how Meclure families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meclure family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meclure family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meclure's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Meclure families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meclure 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 542 census records available for the last name Meclure. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meclure 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Meclure. 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 7 military records available for the last name Meclure. For the veterans among your Meclure ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meclure lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meclure 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meclure

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