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Mcrorey Family History

Mcrorey 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: Mccrorey, Mccooey, Mcsorley, Morey, Mcgorry, Moroney, Croney

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Where is the Mcrorey family from?

You can see how Mcrorey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcrorey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcrorey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mcrorey family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcrorey's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Mcrorey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcrorey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcrorey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcrorey. 100% of Mcrorey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mcrorey women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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What Mcrorey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 657 census records available for the last name Mcrorey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcrorey 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Mcrorey. 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 83 military records available for the last name Mcrorey. For the veterans among your Mcrorey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcrorey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mcrorey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mcrorey in 1966 was 89, and 92 in 2004.

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