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Mckrell Family History

Mckrell 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: Mackrell, Mckell, Morell, Krell, Cockrell, Morrell, Mckeel, Mcrill

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Where is the Mckrell family from?

You can see how Mckrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mckrell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Mckrell families living in Ohio. This was about 70% of all the recorded Mckrell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mckrell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckrell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mckrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mckrell. 60% of Mckrell men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Butcher
    40%
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Census Records

There are 861 census records available for the last name Mckrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckrell 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Mckrell. 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 162 military records available for the last name Mckrell. For the veterans among your Mckrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckrell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mckrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mckrell in 1964 was 74, and 80 in 2003.

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