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Mclary Family History

Mclary 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: Clary, Mccary, Mcnary, Mclaury, Mclarty, Mcleary, Mcclary, Mclay

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Where is the Mclary family from?

You can see how Mclary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mclary families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Mclary families living in New Brunswick. This was about 59% of all the recorded Mclary's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mclary families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclary 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 Mclary ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mclary. 100% of Mclary men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Mclary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mclary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclary 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Mclary. 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 249 military records available for the last name Mclary. For the veterans among your Mclary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclary lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mclary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mclary in 1963 was 73, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mclary

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mclary 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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