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Mccraner Family History

Mccraner 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: Mccraney, Craner, Mcbrayer, Mcgrane, Mccraven, Mccrone, Mccrann

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Where is the Mccraner family from?

You can see how Mccraner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccraner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccraner families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Mccraner families living in Ayrshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Mccraner's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mccraner families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccraner 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 Mccraner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mccraner. 100% of Mccraner men worked as a Machinist.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    100%

What Mccraner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Mccraner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccraner 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Mccraner. 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 136 military records available for the last name Mccraner. For the veterans among your Mccraner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccraner lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mccraner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Mccraner in 1958 was 53, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccraner 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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