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Mcklroy Family History

Mcklroy 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: Mcelroy, Mcilroy, Mulroy, Muckelroy, Mcroy, Mccloy, Mcinroy, Mcleroy

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Where is the Mcklroy family from?

You can see how Mcklroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcklroy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcklroy families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Mcklroy families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcklroy's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mcklroy families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 625 census records available for the last name Mcklroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcklroy 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Mcklroy. 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 18 military records available for the last name Mcklroy. For the veterans among your Mcklroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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