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Mrae Family History

Mrae 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: Mae, Mraz, Mcrae, Rae, May, Mule, Chae, Ram, Ma, Rye

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Where is the Mrae family from?

You can see how Mrae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mrae family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Mrae families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 86 Mrae families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was about 98% of all the recorded Mrae's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Mrae families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mrae surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Mrae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mrae 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Mrae. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mrae. For the veterans among your Mrae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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