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Mclyea Family History

Mclyea 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: Mcelyea, Mclean, Belyea, Mclear, Alyea, Mcshea, Relyea, Elyea, Cayea

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Where is the Mclyea family from?

You can see how Mclyea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclyea family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mclyea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Mclyea family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mclyea's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mclyea families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Mclyea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclyea 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mclyea. 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 26 military records available for the last name Mclyea. For the veterans among your Mclyea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclyea lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Mclyea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mclyea in 1973 was 81, and 79 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mclyea 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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