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Macleary Family History

Macleary 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: Mccleary, Mcleary, Macleay, Mccreary, Mclear, Cleary, Mallery

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Where is the Macleary family from?

You can see how Macleary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macleary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Macleary families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Macleary families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macleary's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Macleary families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macleary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Macleary ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Macleary. 100% of Macleary 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%

What Macleary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Macleary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macleary 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Macleary. 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 149 military records available for the last name Macleary. For the veterans among your Macleary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macleary lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Macleary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Macleary in 1967 was 82, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macleary

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macleary 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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