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Mccory Name Meaning

Irish: probably a variant of McCorry .

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


Similar surnames: Mccoury, Mcgory, Mccary, Mccort, Mccurry, Mcclory, Mccord, Mccoy

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Where is the Mccory family from?

You can see how Mccory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccory family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccory families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Mccory families living in New York. This was about 20% of all the recorded Mccory's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Mccory families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccory surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccory ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mccory. 34% of Mccory men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Mccory women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mccory were Labor and Teacher. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Teacher
    9%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 453 immigration records available for the last name Mccory. 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 496 military records available for the last name Mccory. For the veterans among your Mccory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccory lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mccory life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mccory in 1955 was 66, and 55 in 2004.

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