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Mccatherine Family History

Mccatherine 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: Catherine, Mccathern, Matherne, Mathurin, Mceachern, Caterina

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Where is the Mccatherine family from?

You can see how Mccatherine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccatherine family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccatherine families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1911 there were 3 Mccatherine families living in New Brunswick. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mccatherine's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mccatherine families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccatherine 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 Mccatherine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mccatherine. 50% of Mccatherine men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mccatherine women worked as a Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farming
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    100%

What Mccatherine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Mccatherine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccatherine 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Mccatherine. 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 44 military records available for the last name Mccatherine. For the veterans among your Mccatherine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccatherine lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Mccatherine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mccatherine in 1976 was 68, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccatherine 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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