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Mcclaire Family History

Mcclaire Name 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: Mcclaine, Mcclure, Mcclave, Claire, Mcclard, Mclaine, Mcclane

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Where is the Mcclaire family from?

You can see how Mcclaire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclaire family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcclaire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Mcclaire families living in Missouri. This was about 42% of all the recorded Mcclaire's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Mcclaire families in 1880.
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What did your Mcclaire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcclaire. 37% of Mcclaire men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Mcclaire women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcclaire were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Laundress
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
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What Mcclaire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 838 census records available for the last name Mcclaire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclaire 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Mcclaire. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 283 military records available for the last name Mcclaire. For the veterans among your Mcclaire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclaire lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mcclaire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mcclaire in 1966 was 83, and 70 in 2004.

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