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Mcclish Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of McLeish .

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


Similar surnames: Mcelfish, Mcnish, Mccleese, Mellish, Mccright, Inglish, Mccoig

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Where is the Mcclish family from?

You can see how Mcclish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcclish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Mcclish families living in Cornwall. This was about 56% of all the recorded Mcclish's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Mcclish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcclish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcclish. 23% of Mcclish men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Mcclish women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcclish were Labor 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
    23%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Nurse
    17%
  • Cook
    17%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mcclish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclish 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Mcclish. 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 716 military records available for the last name Mcclish. For the veterans among your Mcclish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclish lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mcclish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Mcclish in 1958 was 49, and 72 in 2004.

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