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Mc Cluskey Family History

Mc Cluskey 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: Mccluskey, Mccloskey, Mccleskey, Mcclaskey, Mcclusky, Mccuskey

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Where is the Mc Cluskey family from?

You can see how Mc Cluskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Cluskey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Cluskey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 170 Mc Cluskey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Mc Cluskey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mc Cluskey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Cluskey 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 Mc Cluskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mc Cluskey. 60% of Mc Cluskey men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Mc Cluskey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mc Cluskey were Coal Hewer and Barmaid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Coal Hewer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Barmaid
    5%

What Mc Cluskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mc Cluskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Cluskey 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 751 immigration records available for the last name Mc Cluskey. 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 933 military records available for the last name Mc Cluskey. For the veterans among your Mc Cluskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Cluskey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Mc Cluskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mc Cluskey in 1972 was 81, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Cluskey 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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