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Mcclancy Family History

Mcclancy 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: Mccraney, Mcclay, Clancy, Mccance, Mcclenny, Mcclatchy, Mcclammy

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Where is the Mcclancy family from?

You can see how Mcclancy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclancy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcclancy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Mcclancy families living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcclancy's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Mcclancy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclancy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcclancy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcclancy. 56% of Mcclancy men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    56%
  • Farmer
    45%
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Census Records

There are 671 census records available for the last name Mcclancy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclancy 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Mcclancy. 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 107 military records available for the last name Mcclancy. For the veterans among your Mcclancy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclancy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcclancy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mcclancy in 1963 was 73, and 60 in 2004.

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