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Mccrea Family History

Mccrea Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McRae.

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


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Where is the Mccrea family from?

You can see how Mccrea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccrea family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccrea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 34 Mccrea families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Mccrea's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mccrea families in 1891.
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What did your Mccrea ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mccrea. 50% of Mccrea men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Mccrea women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mccrea were Solicitor and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Grocers Asst
    25%
  • Solicitor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Paid Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    6%

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Census Records

There are 42,000 census records available for the last name Mccrea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccrea 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Mccrea. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Mccrea. For the veterans among your Mccrea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccrea lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Mccrea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mccrea in 1942 was 43, and 73 in 2004.

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