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Mc Arty Family History

Mc Arty 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: Mccarty, Mclarty, Mcgarty, Mccary, Mcgarity, Mccarthy, Mcgarry

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Where is the Mc Arty family from?

You can see how Mc Arty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Arty family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Arty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Mc Arty families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Mc Arty's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mc Arty families in 1911.
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What did your Mc Arty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mc Arty. 38% of Mc Arty 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Salesman
    38%
  • Clerk
    25%
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Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Mc Arty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Arty 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Mc Arty. 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 30 military records available for the last name Mc Arty. For the veterans among your Mc Arty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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