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Mccrea Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of McRae .

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


Similar surnames: Mccree, Mccray, Mccrery, Mcrea, Mccreary, Mcvea, Mcree, Mccraw

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Where is the Mccrea family from?

You can see how Mccrea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccrea family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccrea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 35 Mccrea families living in New Brunswick. This was about 34% of all the recorded Mccrea's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mccrea families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccrea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccrea ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mccrea. 50% of Mccrea men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Mccrea women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mccrea were Clerk and Student. .

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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
    50%
  • Labourer
    13%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Student
    10%
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Census Records

There are 42,000 census records available for the last name Mccrea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccrea 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Mccrea. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Mccrea. For the veterans among your Mccrea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccrea lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Mccrea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mccrea in 1942 was 43, and 73 in 2004.

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