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Mcclaury Family History

Mcclaury 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: Mclaury, Mcclary, Mcclurg, Mcclure, Mccleary, Mcclory, Mccary, Mcclay

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Where is the Mcclaury family from?

You can see how Mcclaury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclaury family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcclaury families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Mcclaury families living in Iowa. This was about 28% of all the recorded Mcclaury's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Mcclaury families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclaury surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcclaury ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mcclaury ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Mcclaury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclaury 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mcclaury. 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 45 military records available for the last name Mcclaury. For the veterans among your Mcclaury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclaury lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1990, in the United States, Mcclaury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mcclaury in 1970 was 68, and 89 in 1990.

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