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Mckerras Family History

Mckerras 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: Mckerrow, Mcferran, Mckernan, Mclerran, Ackerman, Carras, Ockerman

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Where is the Mckerras family from?

You can see how Mckerras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckerras family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Mckerras families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Mckerras families living in Inverness-shire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Mckerras's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Mckerras families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckerras 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 342 census records available for the last name Mckerras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckerras 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Mckerras. 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 17 military records available for the last name Mckerras. For the veterans among your Mckerras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckerras lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Mckerras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mckerras in 1974 was 91, and 61 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckerras 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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