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Mckrae Family History

Mckrae 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: Mcrae, Mccrae, Mccraw, Mckay, Mcgrane, Mckean, Mckane, Mcaree, Mccray

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Where is the Mckrae family from?

You can see how Mckrae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckrae family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mckrae families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 9 Mckrae families living in Sutherland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mckrae's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Mckrae families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckrae surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Mckrae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckrae 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mckrae. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mckrae. For the veterans among your Mckrae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckrae lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Mckrae life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mckrae in 1977 was 76, and 76 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckrae 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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