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Mcleese Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of McLeish .

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


Similar surnames: Mccleese, Mclees, Mcaleese, Mcclees, Lees, Mcleish, Mckeage, Mcneese

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Where is the Mcleese family from?

You can see how Mcleese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcleese family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcleese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Mcleese families living in New Brunswick. This was about 88% of all the recorded Mcleese's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mcleese families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcleese surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcleese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcleese. 50% of Mcleese men worked as an Owner and 100% of Mcleese women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Owner
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcleese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcleese 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Mcleese. 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 254 military records available for the last name Mcleese. For the veterans among your Mcleese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcleese lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mcleese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mcleese in 1956 was 47, and 65 in 2004.

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