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Macleay Family History

Macleay Surname Meaning

Scottish: see McClay.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Macleay family from?

You can see how Macleay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macleay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macleay families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there was 1 Macleay family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Macleay's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Macleay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macleay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Macleay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Civil Engineer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Macleay. 100% of Macleay men worked as a Civil Engineer and 100% of Macleay 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

  • Civil Engineer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Macleay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Macleay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macleay 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 690 immigration records available for the last name Macleay. 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 350 military records available for the last name Macleay. For the veterans among your Macleay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macleay lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Macleay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Macleay in 1961 was 58, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macleay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macleay 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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