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Mcreed Family History

Mcreed 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: Creed, Mcree, Creek, Acree, Breed, Merced, Mcleod, Mcbreen, Mcrae

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Where is the Mcreed family from?

You can see how Mcreed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcreed family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1901. The most Mcreed families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mcreed family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcreed's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Mcreed families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcreed surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcreed ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Mcreed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcreed 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Mcreed. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mcreed. For the veterans among your Mcreed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcreed lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Mcreed life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mcreed in 1985 was 44, and 51 in 2001.

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