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Mccre Family History

Mccre 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: Mccue, Mccrea, Mccree, Mccrae, Moore, More, Mace, Maire, Mare, Sacre

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Where is the Mccre family from?

You can see how Mccre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccre family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccre families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mccre family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccre's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mccre families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccre ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Mccre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccre 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Mccre. 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 40 military records available for the last name Mccre. For the veterans among your Mccre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccre lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Mccre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mccre in 1972 was 72, and 100 in 2003.

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