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Mcalevy Family History

Mcalevy 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: Caley, Maley, Mcaleer, Mcauley, Mcalear, Mcaneny, Mealey, Carey

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Where is the Mcalevy family from?

You can see how Mcalevy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcalevy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcalevy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Mcalevy families living in Lancashire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Mcalevy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcalevy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcalevy 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 Mcalevy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcalevy. 34% of Mcalevy men worked as a Machinist.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Mcalevy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 987 census records available for the last name Mcalevy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcalevy 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Mcalevy. 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 190 military records available for the last name Mcalevy. For the veterans among your Mcalevy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcalevy lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mcalevy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mcalevy in 1954 was 47, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcalevy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcalevy 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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