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Mc Lerie Family History

Mc Lerie 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: Mcclure, Mollere, Moultrie, Mcaleese, Mcleroy, Melerine, Mclure

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Where is the Mc Lerie family from?

You can see how Mc Lerie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Lerie family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Mc Lerie families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Mc Lerie families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mc Lerie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mc Lerie families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Mc Lerie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Lerie 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Mc Lerie. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mc Lerie. For the veterans among your Mc Lerie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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