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Mccraney Family History

Mccraney Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Mac Cranny an Anglicized form of a Gaelic patronymic possibly Mac Bhranaigh ‘son of Branach’ a personal name derived from bran ‘raven’.

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


Similar surnames: Mccrann, Mccartney, Mccarney, Mccraven, Mcenaney, Mccoskey, Mcgrane

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Where is the Mccraney family from?

You can see how Mccraney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccraney family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccraney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Mccraney families living in Iowa Territory. This was about 32% of all the recorded Mccraney's in USA. Iowa Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Mccraney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccraney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccraney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mccraney. 30% of Mccraney men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Mccraney women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mccraney were Porter 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
    30%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Porter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Winder
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Teacher
    14%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mccraney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccraney 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Mccraney. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mccraney. For the veterans among your Mccraney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccraney lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Mccraney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mccraney in 1959 was 60, and 72 in 2004.

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