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Mccredy Family History

Mccredy 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: Mccready, Mccrery, Mccrady, Mccreedy, Mccurdy, Mccreary, Mcgrady

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Where is the Mccredy family from?

You can see how Mccredy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccredy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccredy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mccredy family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mccredy's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Mccredy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccredy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mccredy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mccredy. 100% of Mccredy men worked as a Manager and 100% of Mccredy women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mccredy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccredy 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Mccredy. 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 91 military records available for the last name Mccredy. For the veterans among your Mccredy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccredy lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Mccredy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mccredy in 1961 was 35, and 100 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccredy 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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