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Mcleavey Family History

Mcleavey Surname Meaning

from Mac Dhuinnshléibhe see McAleavey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mcleavey family from?

You can see how Mcleavey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcleavey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Mcleavey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there were 5 Mcleavey families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcleavey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcleavey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcleavey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcleavey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcleavey. 100% of Mcleavey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 638 census records available for the last name Mcleavey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcleavey 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Mcleavey. 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 80 military records available for the last name Mcleavey. For the veterans among your Mcleavey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcleavey lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Mcleavey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mcleavey in 1961 was 42, and 75 in 2001.

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