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Mclare Family History

Mclare 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: Clare, Mclaren, Mclure, Mclane, Clark, Mare, Mchale, Lare, Clary

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Where is the Mclare family from?

You can see how Mclare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclare family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mclare families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 4 Mclare families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Mclare's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Mclare families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclare surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mclare ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mclare. 100% of Mclare women worked as a Private Means.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

What Mclare family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Mclare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclare 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Mclare. 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 51 military records available for the last name Mclare. For the veterans among your Mclare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclare lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2000, in the United States, Mclare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mclare in 1988 was 26, and 86 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mclare

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mclare 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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