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Mccarnan Family History

Mccarnan 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: Mccartan, Mccarron, Mcclarnon, Mccarney, Mccargar, Mccann, Mclarnon

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Where is the Mccarnan family from?

You can see how Mccarnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccarnan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccarnan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1840 there was 1 Mccarnan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccarnan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mccarnan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccarnan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccarnan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mccarnan. 100% of Mccarnan women worked as a New Worker. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Mccarnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccarnan 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Mccarnan. 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 39 military records available for the last name Mccarnan. For the veterans among your Mccarnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccarnan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Mccarnan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mccarnan in 1968 was 77, and 79 in 2003.

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