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Mccarson Family History

Mccarson Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): perhaps an elaborated form of Carson.

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


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Where is the Mccarson family from?

You can see how Mccarson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccarson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccarson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Mccarson families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 55% of all the recorded Mccarson's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Mccarson families in 1911.
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What did your Mccarson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mccarson. 23% of Mccarson men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Mccarson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mccarson were Operator and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Spinner
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mccarson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccarson 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Mccarson. 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 710 military records available for the last name Mccarson. For the veterans among your Mccarson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccarson lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Mccarson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mccarson in 1946 was 26, and 79 in 2004.

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