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Mcclough Family History

Mcclough 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: Mccullough, Clough, Mcgough, Mcgeough, Mckeough, Mccloughan, Mclouth

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Where is the Mcclough family from?

You can see how Mcclough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclough family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcclough families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Mcclough families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mcclough's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mcclough families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclough surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcclough ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcclough. 44% of Mcclough men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Mcclough women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcclough were Salesman and 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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Labor
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Laundress
    20%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcclough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclough 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Mcclough. 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 184 military records available for the last name Mcclough. For the veterans among your Mcclough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclough lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mcclough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mcclough in 1958 was 50, and 44 in 2004.

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