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Mcruer Family History

Mcruer 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: Marker, Marler, Mercer, Cryer, Kruer, Bruer, Marder, Mauer, Morter

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Where is the Mcruer family from?

You can see how Mcruer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcruer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1901. The most Mcruer families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Mcruer families living in Perthshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Mcruer's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mcruer families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcruer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcruer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcruer. 67% of Mcruer men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Cult
    34%

What Mcruer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 722 census records available for the last name Mcruer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcruer 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Mcruer. 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 95 military records available for the last name Mcruer. For the veterans among your Mcruer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcruer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Mcruer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mcruer in 1965 was 77, and 74 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcruer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcruer 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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