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Mclarty Family History

Mclarty Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McLafferty.

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


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Where is the Mclarty family from?

You can see how Mclarty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclarty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mclarty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 25 Mclarty families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Mclarty's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mclarty families in 1911.
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What did your Mclarty ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mclarty. 72% of Mclarty men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Mclarty women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mclarty were Police and Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Labourer
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Police
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Nurse
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • School Teacher
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Mclarty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclarty 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mclarty. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mclarty. For the veterans among your Mclarty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclarty lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Mclarty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mclarty in 1951 was 45, and 73 in 2004.

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