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Mccreer Family History

Mccreer 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: Mccreery, Mccree, Mccreary, Mcbreen, Mcateer, Mcaleer, Mccarter

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Where is the Mccreer family from?

You can see how Mccreer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccreer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccreer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 3 Mccreer families living in Ayrshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mccreer's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mccreer families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccreer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Mccreer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccreer 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Mccreer. 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 40 military records available for the last name Mccreer. For the veterans among your Mccreer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccreer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mccreer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mccreer in 1963 was 67, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccreer 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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