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Mccleaf Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McCleave .

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


Similar surnames: Mcclean, Mccleave, Mcclearn, Mcclam, Mccrea, Mcalear, Mccleod

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Where is the Mccleaf family from?

You can see how Mccleaf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccleaf family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccleaf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Mccleaf families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccleaf's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mccleaf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccleaf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccleaf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mccleaf. 30% of Mccleaf 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
    30%
  • Farming
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
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What Mccleaf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 881 census records available for the last name Mccleaf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccleaf 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Mccleaf. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 500 military records available for the last name Mccleaf. For the veterans among your Mccleaf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccleaf lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Mccleaf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mccleaf in 1959 was 57, and 84 in 2004.

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