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Mc Nair Family History

Mc Nair 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: Mcnair, Macnair, Mcnairy, Mair, Nair, Mcneil, Mcnabb, Molnar, Mclear

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Where is the Mc Nair family from?

You can see how Mc Nair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Nair family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Nair families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Mc Nair families living in Alberta. This was about 26% of all the recorded Mc Nair's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Mc Nair families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Nair 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 Mc Nair ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mc Nair. 40% of Mc Nair men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mc Nair women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    40%
  • Blacksmith
    17%
  • Labourer
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Mc Nair family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Mc Nair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Nair 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mc Nair. 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 Mc Nair. For the veterans among your Mc Nair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Nair lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Mc Nair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Mc Nair in 1968 was 51, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mc Nair

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Nair 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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