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Mclaury Family History

Mclaury Name Meaning

Scottish and northern Irish: patronymic from Laurie .

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


Similar surnames: Laury, Mclure, Mcgarry, Mclaren, Mccrary, Mcnay, Mccay, Mcclarty

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Where is the Mclaury family from?

You can see how Mclaury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclaury family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mclaury families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mclaury family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mclaury's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mclaury families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclaury surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mclaury ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mclaury. 60% of Mclaury men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Mclaury women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mclaury were Attendant and Stenographer. .

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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
    60%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Attendant
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mclaury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclaury 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Mclaury. 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 352 military records available for the last name Mclaury. For the veterans among your Mclaury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclaury lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Mclaury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mclaury in 1959 was 65, and 67 in 2004.

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