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Maclea Family History

Maclea 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: Maclean, Macleay, Manley, Mallet, Marley, Mackley, Mace, Macera

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Where is the Maclea family from?

You can see how Maclea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maclea family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maclea families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there was 1 Maclea family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Maclea's in USA. New York had the highest population of Maclea families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maclea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maclea ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Maclea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maclea 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 576 immigration records available for the last name Maclea. 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 62 military records available for the last name Maclea. For the veterans among your Maclea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maclea lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Maclea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Maclea in 1973 was 91, and 96 in 2004.

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