Origins of the McLeer surname
About the McLeers
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Interesting facts about Mcleer
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Mcleer surname. The oldest one dates back to 1860.
What are the most common Mcleer first names?
James
John
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Mcleers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mcleers in 1921
Linen Operative
3
At Home
2
Dressmaker
2
Laborers Wife
2
Steam Loom Weaver
2
Common male occupations for Mcleers in 1921
General Labourer
3
Lithograph Printer
3
Agricultural Labourer
2
Blast Furnace Man
2
Bricklayers Labourer
2
