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Mccanester Family History

Mccanester 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: Mccalister, Mcmaster, Mccarter, Mccallister, Mcalister, Mclester

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Mccanester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccanester 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mccanester. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mccanester. For the veterans among your Mccanester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccanester lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1994, in the United States, Mccanester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mccanester in 1980 was 72, and 89 in 1994.

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