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Mcleskey Family History

Mcleskey Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McCloskey.

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


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Where is the Mcleskey family from?

You can see how Mcleskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcleskey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcleskey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Mcleskey families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mcleskey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcleskey families in 1891.
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What did your Mcleskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcleskey. 38% of Mcleskey men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Carpenter
    25%

What Mcleskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcleskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcleskey 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Mcleskey. 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 288 military records available for the last name Mcleskey. For the veterans among your Mcleskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcleskey lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mcleskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mcleskey in 1957 was 41, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcleskey 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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