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Mcright Family History

Mcright Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McWright. Altered form of Scottish and northern Irish McCreight.

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


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Where is the Mcright family from?

You can see how Mcright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcright family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcright families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Mcright families living in Dorset. This was about 47% of all the recorded Mcright's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Mcright families in 1891.
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What did your Mcright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcright. 32% of Mcright men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Mcright women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcright were Truck Driver and Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Attendant
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcright 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Mcright. 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 405 military records available for the last name Mcright. For the veterans among your Mcright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcright lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Mcright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mcright in 1951 was 63, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcright 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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