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Mcrady Family History

Mcrady 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: Mcgrady, Mccrady, Mcray, Crady, Cady, Brady, Mahady, Cray, Parady

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Where is the Mcrady family from?

You can see how Mcrady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcrady family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcrady families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Mcrady families living in Kentucky. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mcrady's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Mcrady families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcrady surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcrady ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 532 census records available for the last name Mcrady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcrady 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Mcrady. 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 79 military records available for the last name Mcrady. For the veterans among your Mcrady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcrady lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcrady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mcrady in 1963 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

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