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Mccottery Family History

Mccottery Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mccotter, Cotter, Mccomber, Mccoskey, Mccolley, Mccooey, Mcwatters

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Where is the Mccottery family from?

You can see how Mccottery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccottery family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccottery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mccottery family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccottery's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mccottery families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccottery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Mccottery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccottery 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Mccottery. 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 18 military records available for the last name Mccottery. For the veterans among your Mccottery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccottery lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Mccottery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mccottery in 1967 was 70, and 100 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccottery 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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