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Mccloy Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McClay .

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


Similar surnames: Mcclay, Mcclory, Mccoy, Milloy, Mccool, Mcvoy, Mccrory, Mccay, Mcevoy

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Where is the Mccloy family from?

You can see how Mccloy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccloy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccloy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Mccloy families living in Manitoba. This was about 53% of all the recorded Mccloy's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Mccloy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccloy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccloy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mccloy. 55% of Mccloy men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mccloy women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Merchant
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Mccloy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccloy 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mccloy. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Mccloy. For the veterans among your Mccloy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccloy lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Mccloy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mccloy in 1959 was 64, and 86 in 2004.

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