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Mckrey Family History

Mckrey 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: Mckey, Carey, Mackley, Mackey, Ackley, Mourey, Mckay, Krey, Morey

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Where is the Mckrey family from?

You can see how Mckrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckrey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckrey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Mckrey family living in Sutherland. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckrey's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Mckrey families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Mckrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckrey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mckrey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mckrey. For the veterans among your Mckrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckrey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mckrey

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