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Mccrae Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of McRae .

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


Similar surnames: Mccree, Mccray, Macrae, Mccraw, Mcree, Mcray, Mcgray, Mccrea, Mccuan

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Where is the Mccrae family from?

You can see how Mccrae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccrae family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccrae families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 38 Mccrae families living in Ontario. This was about 30% of all the recorded Mccrae's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mccrae families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccrae surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccrae ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mccrae. 45% of Mccrae men worked as a Farmer and 39% of Mccrae women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mccrae were Laborer and Student. .

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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
    45%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Student
    7%
  • Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    39%
  • Nurse
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Student
    16%
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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Mccrae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccrae 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Mccrae. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mccrae. For the veterans among your Mccrae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccrae lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mccrae life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Mccrae in 1958 was 42, and 69 in 2004.

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