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Mccrief Family History

Mccrief 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: Mcbrien, Moncrief, Mcgriff, Mccrea, Muncrief, Mccree, Mccrae, Marie

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Where is the Mccrief family from?

You can see how Mccrief families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccrief family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1880. The most Mccrief families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Mccrief families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccrief's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mccrief families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Mccrief. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccrief 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 immigration records available for the last name Mccrief. 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 19 military records available for the last name Mccrief. For the veterans among your Mccrief ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccrief lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1988, in the United States, Mccrief life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mccrief in 1977 was 65, and 64 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccrief 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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