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Maccarthy Family History

Maccarthy Name Meaning

Irish: see McCarthy.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Mccarthy, Mccarty, Carty, Maccartney, Mccarter, Mccartney, Macarthur

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Where is the Maccarthy family from?

You can see how Maccarthy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maccarthy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maccarthy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Maccarthy family living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maccarthy's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Maccarthy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maccarthy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Maccarthy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maccarthy. 27% of Maccarthy men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Maccarthy women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maccarthy were Clerk and Housekeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    56%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Maccarthy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maccarthy 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Maccarthy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 877 military records available for the last name Maccarthy. For the veterans among your Maccarthy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maccarthy lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Maccarthy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Maccarthy in 1958 was 52, and 53 in 2003.

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