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Mcreynold Family History

Mcreynold 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: Mcreynolds, Reynold, Menold, Mcdannold, Reynolds, Reynard, Arnold

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Where is the Mcreynold family from?

You can see how Mcreynold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcreynold family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcreynold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mcreynold family living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcreynold's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Mcreynold families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcreynold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcreynold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcreynold. 29% of Mcreynold men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mcreynold women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Car Washer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcreynold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcreynold 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Mcreynold. 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 85 military records available for the last name Mcreynold. For the veterans among your Mcreynold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcreynold lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Mcreynold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Mcreynold in 1968 was 88, and 77 in 2004.

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