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Macrae Family History

Macrae Name Meaning

Scottish: see McRae.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Mccrae, Mcrae, Mcree, Mcray, Mccray, Mccree, Mccraw, Mackie, Macnab

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Where is the Macrae family from?

You can see how Macrae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macrae family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Macrae families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 52 Macrae families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Macrae's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Macrae families in 1891.
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What did your Macrae ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Police Constable and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Macrae. 20% of Macrae men worked as a Police Constable and 71% of Macrae women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Macrae were Carpenter and Incapacitated. .

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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 1939

  • Police Constable
    20%
  • Chartered Accountant
    20%
  • Gardener
    20%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • School Teacher
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
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Census Records

There are 55,000 census records available for the last name Macrae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macrae 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Macrae. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8,000 military records available for the last name Macrae. For the veterans among your Macrae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macrae lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Macrae life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Macrae in 1954 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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