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Mccreath Family History

Mccreath Name Meaning

from Mac Raith see McRae .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Mccreary, Mcgrath, Mccready, Mccrea, Creath, Mcelreath, Mcbeath

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Where is the Mccreath family from?

You can see how Mccreath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccreath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mccreath families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 4 Mccreath families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mccreath's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Mccreath families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccreath surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccreath ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mccreath. 34% of Mccreath 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 1921

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Barber
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mccreath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccreath 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mccreath. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 501 military records available for the last name Mccreath. For the veterans among your Mccreath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccreath lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Mccreath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mccreath in 1953 was 55, and 86 in 2003.

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