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Mccrite Family History

Mccrite 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: Crite, Mcbride, Mcwhite, Mccrone, Mccree, Mccrae, Marie, Merritt

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Where is the Mccrite family from?

You can see how Mccrite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccrite family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccrite families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mccrite family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mccrite's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Mccrite families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccrite surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccrite ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mccrite. 70% of Mccrite men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    70%
  • Farmer
    30%
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Census Records

There are 743 census records available for the last name Mccrite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccrite 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Mccrite. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 229 military records available for the last name Mccrite. For the veterans among your Mccrite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccrite lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mccrite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mccrite in 1962 was 84, and 74 in 2004.

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