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Macredie Family History

Macredie 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: Mccredie, Mccreadie, Marie, Acree, Macri, Hardie, Macedo, Tancredi

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Where is the Macredie family from?

You can see how Macredie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macredie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macredie families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Macredie families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macredie's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Macredie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macredie 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 Macredie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Macredie. 70% of Macredie 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
    70%
  • Private Means
    30%

What Macredie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 609 census records available for the last name Macredie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macredie 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Macredie. 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 21 military records available for the last name Macredie. For the veterans among your Macredie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macredie lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Macredie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Macredie in 1968 was 78, and 84 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macredie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macredie 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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