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Mcalary Family History

Mcalary Surname Meaning

from Mac Giolla Arraith ‘son of Giolla Arraith’ a personal name meaning ‘lad of prosperity’.

The anglicized form has sometimes been confused with Cleary.

see Keary.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Mcalary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcalary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcalary families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Mcalary families living in Cumberland. This was about 44% of all the recorded Mcalary's in United Kingdom. Cumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Mcalary families in 1891.
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What did your Mcalary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcalary. 34% of Mcalary men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Watchman
    34%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 175 military records available for the last name Mcalary. For the veterans among your Mcalary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcalary lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mcalary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mcalary in 1945 was 34, and 83 in 2004.

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