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Mckry Family History

Mckry 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: Mckay, Mokry, Mckoy, Mckey, Merry, Mory, Mackey, Mery, Mccoy, Mudry

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Where is the Mckry family from?

You can see how Mckry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckry family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1871. The most Mckry families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Mckry families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckry's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mckry families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Mckry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckry 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 Mckry. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mckry. For the veterans among your Mckry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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