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Mccroskey Family History

Mccroskey Surname Meaning

Scottish: metathesized Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Cosgraich ‘son of Coscrach’ a byname meaning ‘victorious’ ‘triumphant’ from coscur ‘victory triumph’.

Compare Irish Cosgrove.

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


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Where is the Mccroskey family from?

You can see how Mccroskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccroskey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccroskey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Mccroskey families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccroskey's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mccroskey families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccroskey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1901
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What did your Mccroskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mccroskey. 21% of Mccroskey men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Mccroskey women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mccroskey were Manager and Stenographer.

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%

What Mccroskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mccroskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccroskey 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Mccroskey. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mccroskey. For the veterans among your Mccroskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccroskey lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Mccroskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Mccroskey in 1941 was 26, and 73 in 2004.

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