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Macartney Family History

Macartney Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish: see McCartney.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Macartney family from?

You can see how Macartney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macartney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Macartney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Macartney families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Macartney's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Macartney families in 1911.
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What did your Macartney ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Carpenter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Macartney. 24% of Macartney men worked as a Carpenter and 60% of Macartney women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Macartney were Dentist 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

  • Carpenter
    24%
  • Druggist
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Dentist
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Macartney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macartney 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Macartney. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Macartney. For the veterans among your Macartney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macartney lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Macartney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Macartney in 1952 was 43, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macartney 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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