This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Mcclees family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mcclees Family History

Mcclees Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish: variant of McLeish.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mcclees family from?

You can see how Mcclees families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcclees family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcclees families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Mcclees families living in Banffshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Mcclees's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Mcclees families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcclees surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Mcclees ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcclees. 37% of Mcclees men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Mcclees | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

What Mcclees family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcclees. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcclees census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Mcclees

Passenger Lists

There are 129 immigration records available for the last name Mcclees. 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.

View all Mcclees immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 509 military records available for the last name Mcclees. For the veterans among your Mcclees ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mcclees military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mcclees family history

Discover More

What is the average Mcclees lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcclees life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mcclees in 1963 was 67, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcclees

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcclees 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mcclees family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial