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Mcleaster Family History

Mcleaster 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: Mclester, Mcmaster, Clester, Mcallaster, Master, Plaster, Easter

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Where is the Mcleaster family from?

You can see how Mcleaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcleaster family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcleaster families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Mcleaster family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcleaster's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Mcleaster families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcleaster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcleaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Printer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcleaster. 100% of Mcleaster men worked as a Printer. .

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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

  • Printer
    100%
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What Mcleaster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Mcleaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcleaster 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mcleaster. 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 68 military records available for the last name Mcleaster. For the veterans among your Mcleaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcleaster lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Mcleaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mcleaster in 1964 was 77, and 81 in 1997.

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