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Mcclomb Family History

Mcclomb 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: Mccomb, Mcclory, Colomb, Mccombs, Mccloy, Mcclam, Mclamb, Mccrumb

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Where is the Mcclomb family from?

You can see how Mcclomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclomb family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcclomb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 46 Mcclomb families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcclomb's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Mcclomb families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclomb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcclomb ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Mcclomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclomb 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mcclomb. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mcclomb. For the veterans among your Mcclomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclomb lifespan?

Average Mcclomb life expectancy in 1998 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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