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Mcrackan Family History

Mcrackan 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: Mccracken, Mcmackin, Mccrackin, Bracken, Strachan, Brackman, Crackel

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Where is the Mcrackan family from?

You can see how Mcrackan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcrackan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Mcrackan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 6 Mcrackan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcrackan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcrackan families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Mcrackan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcrackan 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mcrackan. 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 13 military records available for the last name Mcrackan. For the veterans among your Mcrackan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcrackan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Mcrackan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mcrackan in 1965 was 68, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcrackan 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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