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Mcleerie Family History

Mcleerie 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: Cleere, Mcleese, Mcenroe, Claverie, Mclear, Mcferrin, Mollere

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Where is the Mcleerie family from?

You can see how Mcleerie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcleerie family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Mcleerie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Mcleerie families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcleerie's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mcleerie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcleerie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcleerie ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mcleerie ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Mcleerie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcleerie 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Mcleerie. 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 11 military records available for the last name Mcleerie. For the veterans among your Mcleerie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcleerie lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2001, in the United States, Mcleerie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mcleerie in 1995 was 97, and 71 in 2001.

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