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Mckears Family History

Mckears 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: Mclear, Mears, Mcneary, Mckean, Mcmeans, Mcgeary, Ackers, Mckeag

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Where is the Mckears family from?

You can see how Mckears families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckears family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mckears families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Mckears families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Mckears's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Mckears families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckears 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 Mckears ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mckears. 50% of Mckears women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Daily Domestic
    50%

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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Mckears. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckears 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Mckears. 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 13 military records available for the last name Mckears. For the veterans among your Mckears ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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