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Macleese Family History

Macleese 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: Mcleese, Mccleese, Mcneese, Mcaleese, Maltese, Mclees, Mcclees

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Where is the Macleese family from?

You can see how Macleese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macleese family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Macleese families living in New Jersey. This was about 80% of all the recorded Macleese's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Macleese families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macleese surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Macleese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macleese 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Macleese. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Macleese. For the veterans among your Macleese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macleese lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2003, in the United States, Macleese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Macleese in 1999 was 68, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macleese

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macleese 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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