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Mckerall Family History

Mckerall 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: Mckell, Mackrell, Pickerill, Krall, Mckerrow, Mczeal, Mccall, Mcgrail

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Where is the Mckerall family from?

You can see how Mckerall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckerall family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mckerall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Mckerall families living in South Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mckerall's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Mckerall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckerall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mckerall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mckerall. 100% of Mckerall men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Mckerall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckerall 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Mckerall. 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 58 military records available for the last name Mckerall. For the veterans among your Mckerall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckerall lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mckerall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mckerall in 1966 was 76, and 78 in 2003.

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