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Mcaleavey Family History

Mcaleavey Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Mac Dhuinnshléibhe ‘son of Donnsléibhe’ a personal name meaning ‘chieftain (literally brown one) of the mountain’.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcaleavey family from?

You can see how Mcaleavey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcaleavey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcaleavey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Mcaleavey families living in Cheshire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Mcaleavey's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Mcaleavey families in 1891.
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What did your Mcaleavey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 792 census records available for the last name Mcaleavey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcaleavey 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 498 immigration records available for the last name Mcaleavey. 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 345 military records available for the last name Mcaleavey. For the veterans among your Mcaleavey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcaleavey lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mcaleavey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mcaleavey in 1955 was 59, and 86 in 2004.

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