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Maccloy Family History

Maccloy Surname 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: Mccloy, Mackley, Mccoy, Mcclory, Mcclay, Maloy, Mccroy, Maclay

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maccloy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Maccloy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maccloy 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Maccloy. 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 military records available for the last name Maccloy. For the veterans among your Maccloy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maccloy lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Maccloy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Maccloy in 1969 was 83, and 36 in 1994.

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