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Mcrae Family History

Mcrae Surname Meaning

Scottish: Anglicized form of a patronymic from the Gaelic personal name Mac Raith ‘son of grace or prosperity’.

Compare McGrath the usual Irish form of this surname.

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


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Where is the Mcrae family from?

You can see how Mcrae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcrae family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcrae families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 120 Mcrae families living in Ontario. This was about 21% of all the recorded Mcrae's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mcrae families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcrae 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 Mcrae ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mcrae. 51% of Mcrae men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Mcrae women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcrae were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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
    51%
  • Labourer
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    13%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Student
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

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Census Records

There are 167,000 census records available for the last name Mcrae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcrae 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 20,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcrae. 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 23,000 military records available for the last name Mcrae. For the veterans among your Mcrae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcrae lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mcrae life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcrae in 1944 was 37, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcrae 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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