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Mc Arthey Family History

Mc Arthey Name 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: Mccartney, Mccarthy, Mccarther, Mcgarvey, Mccarney, Mclarney, Matthey

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Where is the Mc Arthey family from?

You can see how Mc Arthey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Arthey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Arthey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Mc Arthey families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mc Arthey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mc Arthey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Arthey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mc Arthey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mc Arthey. 100% of Mc Arthey men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Mc Arthey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Arthey 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mc Arthey. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mc Arthey. For the veterans among your Mc Arthey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Arthey lifespan?

Average Mc Arthey life expectancy in 2001 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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