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Mcalees Family History

Mcalees Surname Meaning

from Mac Giolla Íosa see McLeish.

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


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Where is the Mcalees family from?

You can see how Mcalees families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcalees family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcalees families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Mcalees families living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcalees's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Mcalees families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Mcalees. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcalees 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Mcalees. 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 92 military records available for the last name Mcalees. For the veterans among your Mcalees ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcalees lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Mcalees life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mcalees in 1965 was 82, and 85 in 2003.

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