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Mcaree Family History

Mcaree Name Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Fhearadhaigh ‘son of Fearadhach’ a personal name meaning ‘manly’ (from fear ‘man’). Pronunciation of this name as McAree led to misinterpretation as Mac an Rí ‘son of the king’ and thus to ‘translation’ as King . See McGarry .

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


Similar surnames: Mcafee, Mcatee, Mcphee, Maree, Mcnee, Mclaren, Mcabee, Mcgee, Mcardle

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Where is the Mcaree family from?

You can see how Mcaree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcaree family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcaree families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 15 Mcaree families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Mcaree's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mcaree families in 1841.
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What did your Mcaree ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcaree. 67% of Mcaree 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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcaree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcaree 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 934 immigration records available for the last name Mcaree. 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 557 military records available for the last name Mcaree. For the veterans among your Mcaree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcaree lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mcaree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mcaree in 1963 was 78, and 83 in 2003.

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