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Mcclosky Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McCloskey .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mcclusky, Mccleskey, Mccluskey, Mcclaskey, Mccleery, Mccrorey

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Where is the Mcclosky family from?

You can see how Mcclosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclosky family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcclosky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 18 Mcclosky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mcclosky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mcclosky families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclosky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcclosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcclosky. 33% of Mcclosky men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Mcclosky women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcclosky were Machinist and Operator. .

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Operator
    12%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Mcclosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclosky 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcclosky. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcclosky. For the veterans among your Mcclosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclosky lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Mcclosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcclosky in 1941 was 31, and 86 in 2004.

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