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Mcracken Family History

Mcracken 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, Bracken, Crackel, Macken, Mcmackin, Mccrackin, Mcmicken

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Where is the Mcracken family from?

You can see how Mcracken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcracken family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcracken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 7 Mcracken families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Mcracken's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcracken families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcracken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1881
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 817 census records available for the last name Mcracken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcracken 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Mcracken. 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 157 military records available for the last name Mcracken. For the veterans among your Mcracken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcracken lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Mcracken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Mcracken in 1969 was 100, and 36 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcracken 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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