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Mcclaskey Family History

Mcclaskey Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McCloskey .

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


Similar surnames: Mccluskey, Mccleskey, Mcleskey, Mcclusky, Mcclosky, Mccaskey

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Where is the Mcclaskey family from?

You can see how Mcclaskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclaskey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcclaskey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Mcclaskey families living in New Brunswick. This was about 45% of all the recorded Mcclaskey's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mcclaskey families in 1911.
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What did your Mcclaskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcclaskey. 23% of Mcclaskey men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Mcclaskey women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcclaskey were Clerk and Housewife. .

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    16%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Nurse
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Mcclaskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclaskey 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 777 immigration records available for the last name Mcclaskey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcclaskey. For the veterans among your Mcclaskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclaskey lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Mcclaskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Mcclaskey in 1942 was 35, and 73 in 2004.

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