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Mcclatchy Family History

Mcclatchy Name Meaning

Irish (northern) and Scottish: variant of McClatchey .

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


Similar surnames: Mcclatchey, Mcgeachy, Mcclay, Mcclarty, Mcconathy, Mccutchan

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Where is the Mcclatchy family from?

You can see how Mcclatchy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclatchy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcclatchy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Mcclatchy family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcclatchy's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Mcclatchy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclatchy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcclatchy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcclatchy. 37% of Mcclatchy 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    11%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcclatchy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclatchy 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Mcclatchy. 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 337 military records available for the last name Mcclatchy. For the veterans among your Mcclatchy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcclatchy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcclatchy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mcclatchy in 1963 was 77, and 83 in 2004.

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