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Maclure Family History

Maclure 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, Mazure, Mcclurg, Mcclune, Majure, Macguire, Clure

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Where is the Maclure family from?

You can see how Maclure families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maclure family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maclure families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Maclure families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Maclure's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Maclure families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maclure surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Maclure ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maclure. 80% of Maclure women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    20%

What Maclure family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Maclure. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maclure 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Maclure. 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 363 military records available for the last name Maclure. For the veterans among your Maclure ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maclure lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Maclure life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Maclure in 1963 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maclure

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maclure 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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