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Mcarow Family History

Mcarow 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: Carow, Mcadow, Caron, Carrow, Maron, Crow, Cahow, Carew, Maro, Caro

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Where is the Mcarow family from?

You can see how Mcarow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcarow family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcarow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mcarow families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcarow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mcarow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcarow 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 Mcarow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerical was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcarow. 100% of Mcarow women worked as a Clerical.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical
    100%

What Mcarow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Mcarow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcarow 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Mcarow. 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 11 military records available for the last name Mcarow. For the veterans among your Mcarow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcarow lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Mcarow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mcarow in 1968 was 41, and 77 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcarow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcarow 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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