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Mccearly Family History

Mccearly Surname 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: Mccleary, Mccreary, Mccary, Mcneary, Mccarley, Mccarty, Mcnealy

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Where is the Mccearly family from?

You can see how Mccearly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccearly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mccearly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Mccearly families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccearly's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Mccearly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccearly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Mccearly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccearly 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Mccearly. 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 12 military records available for the last name Mccearly. For the veterans among your Mccearly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccearly lifespan?

Average Mccearly life expectancy in 2001 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccearly ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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