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Mccluer Family History

Mccluer Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McClure.

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


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Where is the Mccluer family from?

You can see how Mccluer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccluer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccluer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Mccluer families living in Lancashire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Mccluer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mccluer families in 1891.
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What did your Mccluer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mccluer. 55% of Mccluer men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Mccluer women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mccluer were Mechanic and Cook.

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Cook
    23%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mccluer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccluer 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Mccluer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mccluer. For the veterans among your Mccluer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccluer lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mccluer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mccluer in 1952 was 46, and 69 in 2004.

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