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Mccroy Family History

Mccroy Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McRoy.

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


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Where is the Mccroy family from?

You can see how Mccroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccroy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccroy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 32 Mccroy families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mccroy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mccroy families in 1891.
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What did your Mccroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mccroy. 100% of Mccroy 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%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mccroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccroy 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 438 immigration records available for the last name Mccroy. 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 610 military records available for the last name Mccroy. For the veterans among your Mccroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccroy lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mccroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mccroy in 1944 was 66, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccroy 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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