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Mcriel Family History

Mcriel Name 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: Muriel, Mcrill, Mcniel, Marie, Marvel, Martel, Mergel, Marien, Briel

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Where is the Mcriel family from?

You can see how Mcriel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcriel family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Mcriel families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcriel's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Mcriel families in 1841.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mcriel ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Mcriel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcriel 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mcriel. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Mcriel. For the veterans among your Mcriel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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