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Mccarrey Family History

Mccarrey Surname 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: Mccarney, Mccarley, Mccarey, Mccarren, Mccarry, Mccaffrey, Mccauley

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Where is the Mccarrey family from?

You can see how Mccarrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccarrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mccarrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Mccarrey families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mccarrey's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Mccarrey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccarrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mccarrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mccarrey. 100% of Mccarrey men worked as a Farmers Son.

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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

  • Farmers Son
    100%

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Census Records

There are 784 census records available for the last name Mccarrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccarrey 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Mccarrey. 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 142 military records available for the last name Mccarrey. For the veterans among your Mccarrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccarrey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mccarrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mccarrey in 1966 was 61, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccarrey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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