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Mccrery Family History

Mccrery Surname Meaning

Scottish and northern Irish: variant of McCreary.

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


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Where is the Mccrery family from?

You can see how Mccrery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccrery family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccrery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Mccrery families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Mccrery's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mccrery families in 1891.
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What did your Mccrery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mccrery. 47% of Mccrery men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Mccrery women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mccrery were Funeral Director and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Funeral Director
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mccrery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccrery 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Mccrery. 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 571 military records available for the last name Mccrery. For the veterans among your Mccrery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccrery lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mccrery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mccrery in 1962 was 27, and 95 in 2004.

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