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Mcclew Family History

Mcclew Name Meaning

from Mac Lughaidh or Mac Dhuinnshléibhe see McGlew .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Eccles, Mccraw, Mcclay, Mcnew, Mccaw, Mccaleb, Mccloy, Mcclam, Mccue

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Where is the Mcclew family from?

You can see how Mcclew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclew family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcclew families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1840 there was 1 Mcclew family living in Indiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mcclew's in USA. Indiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Mcclew families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcclew ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcclew. 100% of Mcclew women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 748 census records available for the last name Mcclew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclew 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Mcclew. 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 101 military records available for the last name Mcclew. For the veterans among your Mcclew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclew lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mcclew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mcclew in 1966 was 58, and 84 in 2003.

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