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Mcclarey Family History

Mcclarey 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: Mcclarty, Mccarey, Mcclaren, Mcclary, Mcclure, Mccleary, Mcclave

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Where is the Mcclarey family from?

You can see how Mcclarey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclarey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcclarey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Mcclarey families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcclarey's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Mcclarey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclarey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcclarey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcclarey. 50% of Mcclarey men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Mcclarey women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcclarey were Farmer and Maid. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    60%
  • Maid
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcclarey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclarey 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Mcclarey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 205 military records available for the last name Mcclarey. For the veterans among your Mcclarey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclarey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mcclarey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mcclarey in 1962 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

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