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Mcarther Family History

Mcarther Surname Meaning

see McArthur.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mcarther family from?

You can see how Mcarther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcarther family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcarther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Mcarther families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Mcarther's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mcarther families in 1911.
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What did your Mcarther ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcarther. 100% of Mcarther men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Mcarther family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcarther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcarther 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Mcarther. 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 312 military records available for the last name Mcarther. For the veterans among your Mcarther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcarther lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Mcarther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mcarther in 1968 was 80, and 78 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcarther 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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