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Macaleese Family History

Macaleese 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: Mcaleese, Mcleese, Mccleese, Matarese, Cicalese, Mcneese, Scalese

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Where is the Macaleese family from?

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

What did your Macaleese ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Macaleese. 100% of Macaleese men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Macaleese women worked as a 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 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Macaleese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Macaleese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macaleese 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Macaleese. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 54 military records available for the last name Macaleese. For the veterans among your Macaleese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macaleese lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Macaleese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Macaleese in 1962 was 27, and 90 in 2000.

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