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Mccarey Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McCary .

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


Similar surnames: Mccarry, Mccary, Mccarty, Mccrorey, Mccray, Mccartt, Clarey, Mcgary

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Where is the Mccarey family from?

You can see how Mccarey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccarey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccarey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Mccarey families living in Durham. This was about 42% of all the recorded Mccarey's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mccarey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccarey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccarey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mccarey. 25% of Mccarey men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Mccarey women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mccarey were Mechanic and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Mechanic
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mccarey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccarey 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 768 immigration records available for the last name Mccarey. 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 776 military records available for the last name Mccarey. For the veterans among your Mccarey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccarey lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mccarey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Mccarey in 1956 was 47, and 68 in 2004.

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