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Mccarten Family History

Mccarten Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of McCartan.

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


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Where is the Mccarten family from?

You can see how Mccarten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccarten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccarten families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Mccarten families living in New Brunswick. This was about 85% of all the recorded Mccarten's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mccarten families in 1911.
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What did your Mccarten ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mccarten. 63% of Mccarten men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mccarten women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    63%
  • Plasterer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mccarten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccarten 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mccarten. 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 742 military records available for the last name Mccarten. For the veterans among your Mccarten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccarten lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mccarten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mccarten in 1955 was 43, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccarten 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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