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Mclea Family History

Mclea Surname Meaning

from Mac an Lèigh see McClay.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mclea family from?

You can see how Mclea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclea family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mclea families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 7 Mclea families living in Manitoba. This was about 35% of all the recorded Mclea's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Mclea families in 1911.
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What did your Mclea ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Checker was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mclea. 34% of Mclea men worked as a Checker.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Checker
    34%
  • Shingler
    34%
  • Labourer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mclea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclea 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 522 immigration records available for the last name Mclea. 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 315 military records available for the last name Mclea. For the veterans among your Mclea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclea lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Mclea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mclea in 1979 was 80, and 85 in 2003.

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