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Mcles Family History

Mcles 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: Miles, Moles, Mclees, Myles, Males, Mule, Moses, Mole, Sales, Giles

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Where is the Mcles family from?

You can see how Mcles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Mcles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Mcles families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcles's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Mcles families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Mcles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcles 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mcles. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mcles. For the veterans among your Mcles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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