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Mcclamb Family History

Mcclamb 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: Mcclam, Mclamb, Mcclave, Mcclay, Mccomb, Mcclard, Mccrumb, Mcclammy

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Where is the Mcclamb family from?

You can see how Mcclamb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclamb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcclamb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Mcclamb families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcclamb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mcclamb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclamb 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 Mcclamb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcclamb. 58% of Mcclamb men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mcclamb women worked as a Domestic.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    100%

What Mcclamb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Mcclamb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclamb 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Mcclamb. 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 88 military records available for the last name Mcclamb. For the veterans among your Mcclamb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclamb lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mcclamb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mcclamb in 1963 was 72, and 45 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcclamb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcclamb 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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