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Maccartney Family History

Maccartney Surname Meaning

Irish: see McCartney.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Maccartney family from?

You can see how Maccartney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maccartney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maccartney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Maccartney families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maccartney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Maccartney families in 1891.
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What did your Maccartney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maccartney. 50% of Maccartney men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Maccartney women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Maccartney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maccartney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maccartney 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Maccartney. 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 208 military records available for the last name Maccartney. For the veterans among your Maccartney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maccartney lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Maccartney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Maccartney in 1960 was 56, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maccartney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maccartney 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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