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Mcclaster Family History

Mcclaster 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: Mcmaster, Mccarter, Mcalister, Mcallaster, Mccalister, Mclester

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Where is the Mcclaster family from?

You can see how Mcclaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclaster family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Mcclaster families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1880 there was 1 Mcclaster family living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcclaster's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Mcclaster families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclaster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcclaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcclaster. 67% of Mcclaster men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%
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What Mcclaster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Mcclaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclaster 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mcclaster. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mcclaster. For the veterans among your Mcclaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclaster lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Mcclaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Mcclaster in 1971 was 79, and 53 in 2003.

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