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Mccroy Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McRoy .

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


Similar surnames: Mccray, Croy, Mccrory, Mccloy, Mcilroy, Mccoy, Mccrery, Mccrorey

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Where is the Mccroy family from?

You can see how Mccroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccroy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccroy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Mccroy families living in Tennessee. This was about 22% of all the recorded Mccroy's in USA. Tennessee and 1 other state had the highest population of Mccroy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccroy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mccroy. 46% of Mccroy men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Mccroy women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mccroy were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    21%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mccroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccroy 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 438 immigration records available for the last name Mccroy. 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 610 military records available for the last name Mccroy. For the veterans among your Mccroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccroy lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mccroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mccroy in 1944 was 66, and 71 in 2004.

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