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Mcroy Family History

Mcroy Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Rúaidh a patronymic from the personal name or byname Rúadh ‘red’. See also Roe.

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


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Where is the Mcroy family from?

You can see how Mcroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcroy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcroy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Mcroy families living in Durham. This was about 24% of all the recorded Mcroy's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mcroy families in 1891.
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What did your Mcroy ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Mcroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcroy 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 598 immigration records available for the last name Mcroy. 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 Mcroy. For the veterans among your Mcroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcroy lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mcroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mcroy in 1954 was 31, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcroy 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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