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Mc Leory Family History

Mc Leory Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mccleary, Mcclory, Mcglory, Mccleery, Mcleary, Mcsherry, Mallory

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Where is the Mc Leory family from?

You can see how Mc Leory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Leory family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Leory families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Mc Leory families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mc Leory's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mc Leory families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mc Leory ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Mc Leory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Leory 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Mc Leory. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mc Leory. For the veterans among your Mc Leory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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