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Mcclar Family History

Mcclar 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: Mcclay, Mcclard, Mcclam, Mcclary, Mcclurg, Mcclure, Mccleary, Mclear

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Where is the Mcclar family from?

You can see how Mcclar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcclar families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Mcclar families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Mcclar's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mcclar families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Mcclar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclar 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mcclar. 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 14 military records available for the last name Mcclar. For the veterans among your Mcclar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclar lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Mcclar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Mcclar in 1978 was 78, and 56 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcclar 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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