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Mccretton Family History

Mccretton 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: Mcclenton, Mcclinton, Mchatton, Mccrimmon, Cureton, Eccleston

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Where is the Mccretton family from?

You can see how Mccretton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccretton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mccretton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Mccretton families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccretton's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Mccretton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccretton 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 Mccretton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mccretton. 100% of Mccretton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mccretton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Mccretton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccretton 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Mccretton. 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 23 military records available for the last name Mccretton. For the veterans among your Mccretton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccretton lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Mccretton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mccretton in 1980 was 47, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccretton 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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