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Mcclary Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McCleary .

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


Similar surnames: Mccrary, Mcclard, Mccary, Mcclarty, Mcleary, Mccleery, Mcclay

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Where is the Mcclary family from?

You can see how Mcclary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcclary families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Mcclary families living in Quebec. This was about 29% of all the recorded Mcclary's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mcclary families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcclary ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcclary. 72% of Mcclary men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    72%
  • Labourer
    15%
  • Electrician
    15%
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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Mcclary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclary 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcclary. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Mcclary. For the veterans among your Mcclary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclary lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mcclary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mcclary in 1945 was 39, and 72 in 2004.

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