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Mccarn Family History

Mccarn Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened form of McCarron.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mccarn family from?

You can see how Mccarn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccarn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccarn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Mccarn family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mccarn's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Mccarn families in 1911.
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What did your Mccarn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Nurse was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mccarn. 100% of Mccarn women worked as a Nurse.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Nurse
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mccarn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccarn 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 612 immigration records available for the last name Mccarn. 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 808 military records available for the last name Mccarn. For the veterans among your Mccarn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccarn lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Mccarn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mccarn in 1949 was 35, and 85 in 2004.

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