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Mccarther Family History

Mccarther Surname Meaning

Scottish and northern Irish: variant of McArthur.

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


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Where is the Mccarther family from?

You can see how Mccarther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccarther family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccarther families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Mccarther families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Mccarther's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mccarther families in 1911.
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What did your Mccarther ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mccarther. 100% of Mccarther 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%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mccarther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccarther 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Mccarther. 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 303 military records available for the last name Mccarther. For the veterans among your Mccarther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccarther lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Mccarther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mccarther in 1956 was 48, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccarther 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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