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Moclaire Family History

Moclaire 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: Claire, Mclaine, Mcclaine, Laclaire, Oclair, Leclaire, Clare, Maire

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Where is the Moclaire family from?

You can see how Moclaire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moclaire family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Moclaire families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Moclaire family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Moclaire's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Moclaire families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Moclaire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moclaire 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 Moclaire. 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 6 military records available for the last name Moclaire. For the veterans among your Moclaire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moclaire lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Moclaire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Moclaire in 1969 was 84, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moclaire 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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