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Mcaran Family History

Mcaran 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: Maran, Marin, Caron, Maras, Madan, Maron, Carman, Moran, Mclean

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Where is the Mcaran family from?

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

What did your Mcaran ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mcaran ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 616 census records available for the last name Mcaran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcaran 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Mcaran. 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 108 military records available for the last name Mcaran. For the veterans among your Mcaran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcaran lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Mcaran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mcaran in 1970 was 86, and 101 in 2001.

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