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Mcley Family History

Mcley 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: Miley, Maley, Mcvey, Mckey, Mclay, Moley, Mule, Miles, Mole, Manley

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Where is the Mcley family from?

You can see how Mcley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcley family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mcley family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcley's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Mcley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcley. 50% of Mcley men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Tennant
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
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What Mcley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 702 census records available for the last name Mcley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcley 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Mcley. 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 99 military records available for the last name Mcley. For the veterans among your Mcley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcley lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Mcley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mcley in 1970 was 71, and 82 in 2003.

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