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Mcclerkin Family History

Mcclerkin 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, Mcclernon, Mcclarin, Clerkin, Mcferrin, Mcclarnon

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Where is the Mcclerkin family from?

You can see how Mcclerkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclerkin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcclerkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Mcclerkin families living in Indiana. This was about 43% of all the recorded Mcclerkin's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Mcclerkin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclerkin 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 Mcclerkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcclerkin. 34% of Mcclerkin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mcclerkin women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Mcclerkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcclerkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclerkin 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Mcclerkin. 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 244 military records available for the last name Mcclerkin. For the veterans among your Mcclerkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclerkin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Mcclerkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mcclerkin in 1967 was 68, and 48 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcclerkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcclerkin 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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