McClurkin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Scotland

Early Origins of the McClurkin family

The surname McClurkin was first found in on the island of Islay, in the Hebredean group where they held a family seat in this wild and romantic highland territory. Their territories were first located in Nerebie and they became associated as a sept of the MacLean Clan. Allegiances were important in this terrain. The Hebridean Islands were a refuge from Government intrusion. By the 17th century they were also found on the mainland.

Early History of the McClurkin family

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McClurkin Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: MacLurgan, MacLerkin, McLurkin, McClurkin, McGlurgin, McLurgen, McLerkin, McLercan, McLurcan, McLergan and many more.

Early Notables of the McClurkin family

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McClurkin migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

McClurkin Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Thomas McClurkin, who settled in Charles Town, South Carolina in 1773

McClurkin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

James McClurkin, who arrived in New York, NY in 1823
Samuel McClurkin, who settled in Allegheny Co. Pennsylvania in 1829
Charles McClurkin, who settled in Philadelphia in 1868
Matthew McClurkin, who arrived in Kansas sometime between 1885 and 1979

McClurkin Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

F.K. McClurkin, aged 65, who settled in America, in 1906
Mary McClurkin, aged 52, who immigrated to the United States, in 1906
Sarah Hoey McClurkin, aged 26, who landed in America from Ardrossan, Scotland, in 1922

Contemporary Notables of the name McClurkin (post 1700) +

Donald Andrew "Donnie" McClurkin Jr. (b. 1959), American contemporary Gospel recording artist, winner of three-time Grammy winner, ten Stellar awards, two BET awards and two Soul Train awards