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Mccleery Family History

Mccleery Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of McCleary.

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


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Where is the Mccleery family from?

You can see how Mccleery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccleery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccleery families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Mccleery families living in Northumberland. This was about 41% of all the recorded Mccleery's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Mccleery families in 1891.
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What did your Mccleery ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Veterinary Surgeon and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mccleery. 100% of Mccleery men worked as a Veterinary Surgeon and 82% of Mccleery women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Veterinary Surgeon
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Private Means
    19%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Mccleery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccleery 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mccleery. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mccleery. For the veterans among your Mccleery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccleery lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mccleery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mccleery in 1944 was 34, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccleery 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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