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Mc Cracken Family History

Mc Cracken 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: Mccracken, Mccrackin, Maccracken, Mccraven, Bracken, Crackel

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Where is the Mc Cracken family from?

You can see how Mc Cracken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Cracken family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Cracken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 31 Mc Cracken families living in Ontario. This was about 76% of all the recorded Mc Cracken's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mc Cracken families in 1911.
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What did your Mc Cracken ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mc Cracken. 87% of Mc Cracken men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mc Cracken women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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
    87%
  • Labourer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Saleswoman
    100%

What Mc Cracken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Mc Cracken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Cracken 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mc Cracken. 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 Mc Cracken. For the veterans among your Mc Cracken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Cracken lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mc Cracken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mc Cracken in 1964 was 76, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Cracken 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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