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Mcclayton Family History

Mcclayton 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: Mcclinton, Mcclarnon, Clayton, Mcclenton, Layton, Mccarron, Claytor

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Where is the Mcclayton family from?

You can see how Mcclayton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclayton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcclayton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Mcclayton families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcclayton's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Mcclayton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclayton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcclayton ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Mcclayton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclayton 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Mcclayton. 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 60 military records available for the last name Mcclayton. For the veterans among your Mcclayton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclayton lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Mcclayton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mcclayton in 1959 was 67, and 55 in 2002.

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