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Mccraken Family History

Mccraken Surname Meaning

Scottish and northern Irish: variant of McCracken.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mccraken family from?

You can see how Mccraken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccraken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccraken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Mccraken families living in Lancashire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Mccraken's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mccraken families in 1891.
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What did your Mccraken ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mccraken. 100% of Mccraken women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mccraken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccraken 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 456 immigration records available for the last name Mccraken. 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 444 military records available for the last name Mccraken. For the veterans among your Mccraken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccraken lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mccraken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mccraken in 1956 was 39, and 82 in 2004.

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