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Mcclatchy Family History

Mcclatchy Surname Meaning

Irish (northern) and Scottish: variant of McClatchey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcclatchy family from?

You can see how Mcclatchy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclatchy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcclatchy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Mcclatchy families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcclatchy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcclatchy families in 1891.
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What did your Mcclatchy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcclatchy. 37% of Mcclatchy men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    37%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    11%

What Mcclatchy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcclatchy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclatchy 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Mcclatchy. 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 337 military records available for the last name Mcclatchy. For the veterans among your Mcclatchy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclatchy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcclatchy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mcclatchy in 1963 was 77, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcclatchy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcclatchy 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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