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Mcclive Family History

Mcclive 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: Mcclave, Clive, Mcclure, Mcclune, Mcclane, Mcclaine, Mcclish, Mcclone

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Where is the Mcclive family from?

You can see how Mcclive families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclive family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcclive families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there was 1 Mcclive family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcclive's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mcclive families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclive surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcclive ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mcclive ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Mcclive. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclive 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Mcclive. 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 84 military records available for the last name Mcclive. For the veterans among your Mcclive ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclive lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mcclive life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mcclive in 1964 was 55, and 74 in 2003.

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