This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Mcaree family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mcaree Family History

Mcaree Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Fhearadhaigh ‘son of Fearadhach’ a personal name meaning ‘manly’ (from fear ‘man’).

Pronunciation of this name as McAree led to misinterpretation as Mac an Rí ‘son of the king’ and thus to ‘translation’ as King.

See McGarry.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mcaree family from?

You can see how Mcaree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcaree family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcaree families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Mcaree families living in Lancashire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Mcaree's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcaree families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcaree surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Mcaree ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcaree. 100% of Mcaree men worked as a Master Tailor and 60% of Mcaree women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Mcaree | Data not to scale

*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

  • Master Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Domestic Servant
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

What Mcaree family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcaree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcaree census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Mcaree

Passenger Lists

There are 934 immigration records available for the last name Mcaree. 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.

View all Mcaree immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 557 military records available for the last name Mcaree. For the veterans among your Mcaree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mcaree military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mcaree family history

Discover More

What is the average Mcaree lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mcaree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mcaree in 1963 was 78, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcaree

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcaree 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mcaree family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial