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Mcalee Family History

Mcalee 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: Mcafee, Mcabee, Mcaleer, Mcatee, Mcaree, Caleb, Mabee, Caley, Scales

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Where is the Mcalee family from?

You can see how Mcalee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcalee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcalee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Mcalee families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcalee's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Mcalee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcalee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcalee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcalee. 60% of Mcalee men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mcalee women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcalee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcalee 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Mcalee. 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 231 military records available for the last name Mcalee. For the veterans among your Mcalee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcalee lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Mcalee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mcalee in 1959 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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