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Mclee Family History

Mclee 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: Clee, Mcbee, Mcnee, Mcgee, Mcfee, Mckee, Mclees, Mctee, Mcree, Mule

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Where is the Mclee family from?

You can see how Mclee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mclee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Mclee families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 28% of all the recorded Mclee's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Mclee families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mclee ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mclee. 30% of Mclee men worked as a Labourer. .

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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

  • Labourer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Shipper
    20%
  • Income
    20%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mclee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclee 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 816 immigration records available for the last name Mclee. 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 429 military records available for the last name Mclee. For the veterans among your Mclee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclee lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Mclee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mclee in 1967 was 76, and 65 in 2004.

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