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Mckerrow Family History

Mckerrow Surname Meaning

Scottish: possibly an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Cearraich or Mac Cearrbhaich ‘son of the gamester’ or (according to Woulfe) from Mac Ciothruadha ‘son of Ciothruaidh’.

This name represents a lineage that reflects the rich history and culture of the Scottish Gaelic language.

The meaning of the name is further embellished with the Gaelic name referencing elements of nature, particularly the terms ‘shower’ and ‘red’.

Such etymological roots illustrate the significance of familial ties and attributes in Gaelic naming conventions.

Overall, the name encompasses both a personal identity and a connection to ancestral heritage.

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


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You can see how Mckerrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckerrow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mckerrow families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 36 Mckerrow families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Mckerrow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mckerrow families in 1891.
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What did your Mckerrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mckerrow. 78% of Mckerrow 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
    78%
  • Private Means
    15%
  • Shorthand Typist
    8%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mckerrow. 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 446 military records available for the last name Mckerrow. For the veterans among your Mckerrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckerrow lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mckerrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Mckerrow in 1957 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

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