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Mckerrall Family History

Mckerrall 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: Mckerrow, Morrall, Mckell, Merrill, Mccarroll, Mccarrell, Mcferran

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Where is the Mckerrall family from?

You can see how Mckerrall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckerrall family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mckerrall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Mckerrall families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mckerrall's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Mckerrall families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckerrall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mckerrall ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Manon was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mckerrall. 100% of Mckerrall men worked as a Manon. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Manon
    100%
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Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Mckerrall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckerrall 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Mckerrall. 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 82 military records available for the last name Mckerrall. For the veterans among your Mckerrall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckerrall lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Mckerrall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mckerrall in 1976 was 77, and 72 in 1997.

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