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Mcgree Family History

Mcgree 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: Mcgee, Mcaree, Mcghee, Mcgrew, Mccree, Mcree, Lagree, Acree, Mcafee

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Where is the Mcgree family from?

You can see how Mcgree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgree family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcgree families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Mcgree family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcgree's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Mcgree families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgree 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 Mcgree ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcgree. 56% of Mcgree men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Mcgree women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcgree were Laborer and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Cook
    38%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Mcgree family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcgree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgree 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Mcgree. 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 280 military records available for the last name Mcgree. For the veterans among your Mcgree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgree lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mcgree in 1962 was 84, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgree 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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