History of your Surname
Get access to Mccredden family records.Start a free trial

Mccredden Family History

Mccredden Name 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: Mccrudden, Mccadden, Mccredie, Mccracken, Mccrossen, Mcfadden

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Mccredden family from?

You can see how Mccredden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccredden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Mccredden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Mccredden families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Mccredden's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mccredden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccredden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccredden ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mccredden ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Mccredden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mccredden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccredden census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Mccredden

Passenger Lists

There are 20 immigration records available for the last name Mccredden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Mccredden immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 51 military records available for the last name Mccredden. For the veterans among your Mccredden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mccredden military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mccredden family history

Discover More

What is the average Mccredden lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Mccredden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Mccredden in 1972 was 82, and 47 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mccredden

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mccredden family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Mccredden last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial