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Mc Clurkin Family History

Mc Clurkin 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: Mcclurkin, Mcclarin, Mcclurg, Mcclure, Mcclarnon, Mccubbin, Mcgurrin

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Where is the Mc Clurkin family from?

You can see how Mc Clurkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Clurkin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Clurkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Mc Clurkin families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mc Clurkin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mc Clurkin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Clurkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mc Clurkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mc Clurkin. 20% of Mc Clurkin men worked as a New Worker and 50% of Mc Clurkin women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mc Clurkin were Farmer and Clerk.

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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

  • New Worker
    20%
  • Fireman
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Mc Clurkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Mc Clurkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Clurkin 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Mc Clurkin. 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 38 military records available for the last name Mc Clurkin. For the veterans among your Mc Clurkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Clurkin lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2002, in the United States, Mc Clurkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mc Clurkin in 1996 was 57, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Clurkin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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