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Mccry Family History

Mccry 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: Mccoy, Mccary, Mccay, Mccray, Mccory, Mccroy, Merry, Mory, Mccurdy

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Where is the Mccry family from?

You can see how Mccry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccry family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccry families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Mccry families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccry's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mccry families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccry 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 Mccry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laundress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mccry. 100% of Mccry women worked as a Laundress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Mccry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Mccry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccry 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Mccry. 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 18 military records available for the last name Mccry. For the veterans among your Mccry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccry lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1989, in the United States, Mccry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mccry in 1987 was 49, and 87 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mccry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccry 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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