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Mccarn Family History

Mccarn Name Meaning

Irish: shortened form of McCarron .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Carn, Mccary, Mccann, Mccarl, Mccart, Mccartan, Mccoun, Mccord

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Where is the Mccarn family from?

You can see how Mccarn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccarn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccarn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Mccarn families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Mccarn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mccarn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccarn 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 Mccarn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mccarn. 31% of Mccarn men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Mccarn women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mccarn were Manager and Knitters. .

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Bookkeeper
    18%
  • Knitters
    12%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mccarn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccarn 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 612 immigration records available for the last name Mccarn. 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 808 military records available for the last name Mccarn. For the veterans among your Mccarn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccarn lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Mccarn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mccarn in 1949 was 35, and 85 in 2004.

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