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Mccrab Family History

Mccrab 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: Mccraw, Mccray, Mccrae, Mccrum, Mcclay, Mccabe, Mccomb, Mccaw, Mcrae

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Where is the Mccrab family from?

You can see how Mccrab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccrab family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1881. The most Mccrab families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Mccrab families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Mccrab's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mccrab families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Mccrab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccrab 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Mccrab. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mccrab. For the veterans among your Mccrab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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