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Mcrea Family History

Mcrea Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McRae with metathesis.

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


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Where is the Mcrea family from?

You can see how Mcrea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcrea family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcrea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Mcrea families living in Cumberland. This was about 26% of all the recorded Mcrea's in United Kingdom. Cumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Mcrea families in 1891.
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What did your Mcrea ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Lab and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcrea. 100% of Mcrea men worked as a Dock Lab and 100% of Mcrea 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

  • Dock Lab
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Mcrea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcrea 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 887 immigration records available for the last name Mcrea. 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 Mcrea. For the veterans among your Mcrea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcrea lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcrea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mcrea in 1963 was 73, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcrea 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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