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Mccathran Family History

Mccathran 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: Mccathern, Mccaghren, Mccahan, Mceachran, Mccrohan, Mccarron

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Where is the Mccathran family from?

You can see how Mccathran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccathran family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mccathran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Mccathran families living in Ohio. This was about 31% of all the recorded Mccathran's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mccathran families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Mccathran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccathran 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mccathran. 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 94 military records available for the last name Mccathran. For the veterans among your Mccathran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccathran lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Mccathran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Mccathran in 1964 was 63, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccathran 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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