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Mccearley Family History

Mccearley 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: Mccarley, Mccauley, Mccurley, Mccarney, Cearley, Mckearney, Mccalley

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Where is the Mccearley family from?

You can see how Mccearley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccearley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Mccearley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Mccearley families living in South Carolina. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mccearley's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Mccearley families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Mccearley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccearley 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mccearley. 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 70 military records available for the last name Mccearley. For the veterans among your Mccearley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccearley lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Mccearley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mccearley in 1973 was 75, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccearley 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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