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Mceroy Family History

Mceroy 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: Mcevoy, Mcelroy, Mcroy, Mcleroy, Mccroy, Merry, Mero, Leroy, Cerny

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Where is the Mceroy family from?

You can see how Mceroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mceroy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mceroy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Mceroy family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Mceroy's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mceroy families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mceroy 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 Mceroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mceroy. 100% of Mceroy 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 Mceroy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mceroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mceroy 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Mceroy. 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 126 military records available for the last name Mceroy. For the veterans among your Mceroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mceroy lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Mceroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mceroy in 1985 was 38, and 65 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mceroy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mceroy 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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