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Mcleary Family History

Mcleary Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McCleary.

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


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Where is the Mcleary family from?

You can see how Mcleary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcleary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcleary families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Mcleary families living in New Brunswick. This was about 89% of all the recorded Mcleary's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mcleary families in 1911.
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What did your Mcleary ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcleary. 60% of Mcleary men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Labourer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Mcleary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcleary 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcleary. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcleary. For the veterans among your Mcleary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcleary lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcleary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcleary in 1963 was 77, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcleary 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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