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Maklary Family History

Maklary 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: Mallary, Mallory, Mallard, Malara, Malay, Makar, Mallery, Manary

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Where is the Maklary family from?

You can see how Maklary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maklary family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Maklary family living in Alaska. This was about 33% of all the recorded Maklary's in USA. Alaska and 2 other states had the highest population of Maklary families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maklary 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 Maklary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maklary. 50% of Maklary men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Maklary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maklary 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Maklary. 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 Maklary. For the veterans among your Maklary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maklary lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Maklary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Maklary in 1963 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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