Mckerrow Family History

Mckerrow Surname Meaning

Scottish: possibly an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Cearraich or Mac Cearrbhaich ‘son of the gamester’ or (according to Woulfe) from Mac Ciothruadha ‘son of Ciothruaidh’.

This name represents a lineage that reflects the rich history and culture of the Scottish Gaelic language.

The meaning of the name is further embellished with the Gaelic name referencing elements of nature, particularly the terms ‘shower’ and ‘red’.

Such etymological roots illustrate the significance of familial ties and attributes in Gaelic naming conventions.

Overall, the name encompasses both a personal identity and a connection to ancestral heritage.

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

Similar surnames: Mcmorrow, Mccarron, Mcferrin, Mcenroe, Mckesson, Mckennon, Mcelroy, Mckean, Mcmurray, Morrow

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446	Military Records
1K	Immigration Records
7K	Census and Voter Lists
27K	Member Trees

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Where is the Mckerrow family from?

You can see how Mckerrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckerrow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mckerrow families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 36 Mckerrow families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Mckerrow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mckerrow families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckerrow 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 Mckerrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mckerrow.

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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.

Unpaid domestic duties

78%

Private means

15%

Shorthand typist

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Census Record

There are 7K census records available for the last name Mckerrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckerrow census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1K immigration records available for the last name Mckerrow. 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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Military Records

There are 446 military records available for the last name Mckerrow. For the veterans among your Mckerrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckerrow lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mckerrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Mckerrow in 1957 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

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Mckerrow Surname Meaning

Scottish: possibly an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Cearraich or Mac Cearrbhaich ‘son of the gamester’ or (according to Woulfe) from Mac Ciothruadha ‘son of Ciothruaidh’.

This name represents a lineage that reflects the rich history and culture of the Scottish Gaelic language.

The meaning of the name is further embellished with the Gaelic name referencing elements of nature, particularly the terms ‘shower’ and ‘red’.

Such etymological roots illustrate the significance of familial ties and attributes in Gaelic naming conventions.

Overall, the name encompasses both a personal identity and a connection to ancestral heritage.

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

Where is the Mckerrow family from?

What did your Mckerrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mckerrow.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Unpaid domestic duties

78%

Private means

15%

Shorthand typist

What Mckerrow family records will you find?

What is the average Mckerrow lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mckerrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Mckerrow in 1957 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

Mckerrow Family History

Mckerrow Surname Meaning

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Mckerrow Surname Meaning

42,000 record(s) for Mckerrow

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Where is the Mckerrow family from?

What did your Mckerrow ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Mckerrow lifespan?

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