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Mcalese Family History

Mcalese 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: Mcaleese, Scalese, Scales, Cales, Mcafee, Mcabee, Cicalese, Maese

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Where is the Mcalese family from?

You can see how Mcalese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcalese family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcalese families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Mcalese families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcalese's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcalese families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Mcalese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcalese 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Mcalese. 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 15 military records available for the last name Mcalese. For the veterans among your Mcalese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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