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Mccreless Family History

Mccreless Name Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mag Riallghuis a variant of Mag Niallghuis. See McNelis .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mccrillis, Mccanless, Mccleese, Mccullers, Mcclees, Mcneeley, Mcclean

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Where is the Mccreless family from?

You can see how Mccreless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccreless family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccreless families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mccreless family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccreless's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Mccreless families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccreless surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccreless ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mccreless. 43% of Mccreless 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Operator
    15%
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Census Records

There are 754 census records available for the last name Mccreless. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccreless 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Mccreless. 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 272 military records available for the last name Mccreless. For the veterans among your Mccreless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccreless lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mccreless life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Mccreless in 1955 was 34, and 91 in 2004.

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