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Mcclard Family History

Mcclard Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McLardy a mainly Scottish variant of McLafferty.

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


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Where is the Mcclard family from?

You can see how Mcclard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcclard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Mcclard families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcclard's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Mcclard families in 1911.
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What did your Mcclard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcclard. 39% of Mcclard men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Mcclard women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcclard were Farming and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Maid
    28%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Teacher
    19%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcclard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclard 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Mcclard. 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 596 military records available for the last name Mcclard. For the veterans among your Mcclard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclard lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Mcclard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mcclard in 1950 was 45, and 66 in 2004.

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