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Mc Leroy Family History

Mc Leroy 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: Mcleroy, Mcelroy, Mcilroy, Muckleroy, Mcsherry, Leroy, Calero, Mcevoy

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Where is the Mc Leroy family from?

You can see how Mc Leroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Leroy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Leroy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Mc Leroy families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mc Leroy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mc Leroy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Leroy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mc Leroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mc Leroy. 22% of Mc Leroy men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mc Leroy women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mc Leroy were Farmer and Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mc Leroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Leroy 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Mc Leroy. 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 251 military records available for the last name Mc Leroy. For the veterans among your Mc Leroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Leroy lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Mc Leroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mc Leroy in 1969 was 53, and 84 in 1993.

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