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Mcthena Family History

Mcthena 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: Mathena, Matheny, Mcshea, Schena, Mathenia, Metheny, Schenk, Chen

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Where is the Mcthena family from?

You can see how Mcthena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcthena family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcthena families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Mcthena families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcthena's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mcthena families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Mcthena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcthena 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 immigration records available for the last name Mcthena. 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 20 military records available for the last name Mcthena. For the veterans among your Mcthena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcthena lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Mcthena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcthena in 1961 was 69, and 89 in 2003.

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