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Mccluskey Family History

Mccluskey Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McCloskey.

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


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Where is the Mccluskey family from?

You can see how Mccluskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccluskey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccluskey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 105 Mccluskey families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Mccluskey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mccluskey families in 1891.
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What did your Mccluskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mccluskey. 39% of Mccluskey men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Mccluskey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mccluskey were Shipwright and Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    39%
  • Incapacitated
    15%
  • Colliery Shilk Hand Celoes Ground
    10%
  • Shipwright
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Shop Assistant
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 36,000 census records available for the last name Mccluskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccluskey 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Mccluskey. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Mccluskey. For the veterans among your Mccluskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccluskey lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Mccluskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mccluskey in 1941 was 39, and 75 in 2004.

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