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Macready Family History

Macready 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, Maready, Mccreary, Mulready, Mcgeady, Mccrady, Mccreedy

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Where is the Macready family from?

You can see how Macready families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macready family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Macready families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Macready families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Macready's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Macready families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macready 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 Macready ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Linotype Operator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Macready. 100% of Macready men worked as a Linotype Operator and 93% of Macready 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Linotype Operator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Private Means
    8%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Macready. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macready 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 777 immigration records available for the last name Macready. 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 490 military records available for the last name Macready. For the veterans among your Macready ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macready lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Macready life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Macready in 1952 was 37, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macready 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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