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Mckerrell Family History

Mckerrell Surname Meaning

from Mac Fhearghail (variant Mac Fhearghaile) ‘son of Fearghal’ a personal name from elements meaning ‘man’ + ‘valour’. Black calls it ‘an old name in Ayrshire’.

In Ireland it has generally become Mag Fhearghail see McGarrell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mckerrell family from?

You can see how Mckerrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckerrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Mckerrell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Mckerrell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckerrell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mckerrell families in 1891.
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What did your Mckerrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mckerrell. 100% of Mckerrell men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Mckerrell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 428 immigration records available for the last name Mckerrell. 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 202 military records available for the last name Mckerrell. For the veterans among your Mckerrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckerrell lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Mckerrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mckerrell in 1970 was 85, and 74 in 1997.

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