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Mckreagh Family History

Mckreagh 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: Creagh, Mckeag, Mckeage, Murtagh, Creach, Reagh, Mccreary, Mcgrath

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Where is the Mckreagh family from?

You can see how Mckreagh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckreagh family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Mckreagh families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Mckreagh family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckreagh's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mckreagh families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckreagh 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 2 census records available for the last name Mckreagh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckreagh 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mckreagh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mckreagh. For the veterans among your Mckreagh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckreagh lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckreagh 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mckreagh

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