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Mckerricher Family History

Mckerricher 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: Mckercher, Keicher, Kerscher, Merrihew, Kercher, Corriher, Mckenrick

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Where is the Mckerricher family from?

You can see how Mckerricher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckerricher family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Mckerricher families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Mckerricher family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckerricher's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mckerricher families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Mckerricher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckerricher 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Mckerricher. 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 14 military records available for the last name Mckerricher. For the veterans among your Mckerricher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckerricher lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1984, in the United States, Mckerricher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mckerricher in 1973 was 83, and 68 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckerricher 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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