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Mackleer Family History

Mackleer 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: Mackler, Mackley, Fackler, Muckler, Hackler, Meckler, Mcaleer

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Where is the Mackleer family from?

You can see how Mackleer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackleer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mackleer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Mackleer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mackleer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mackleer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mackleer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mackleer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1940

  • House Painter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Mackleer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackleer 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mackleer. 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 43 military records available for the last name Mackleer. For the veterans among your Mackleer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackleer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mackleer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mackleer in 1964 was 53, and 89 in 2003.

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