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Maclardy Family History

Maclardy 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: Mallard, Palardy, Clardy, Mcclard, Mchardy, Mcclarty, Mallary

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Where is the Maclardy family from?

You can see how Maclardy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maclardy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Maclardy families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 5 Maclardy families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maclardy's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Maclardy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maclardy 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 256 census records available for the last name Maclardy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maclardy 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Maclardy. 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 18 military records available for the last name Maclardy. For the veterans among your Maclardy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maclardy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Maclardy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Maclardy in 1963 was 95, and 74 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maclardy 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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