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Mecredy Family History

Mecredy 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: Mccready, Mccrery, Mccrady, Mccreedy, Merry, Medley, Melendy, Merida

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Where is the Mecredy family from?

You can see how Mecredy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mecredy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mecredy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mecredy families living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mecredy's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Mecredy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mecredy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mecredy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mecredy. 100% of Mecredy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mecredy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Mecredy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mecredy 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Mecredy. 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 181 military records available for the last name Mecredy. For the veterans among your Mecredy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mecredy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Mecredy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mecredy in 1966 was 80, and 68 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mecredy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mecredy 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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