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Mcentarfer Family History

Mcentarfer 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: Mcentyre, Mcentire, Mcenroe, Mentzer, Metayer, Center, Mcenaney

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Where is the Mcentarfer family from?

You can see how Mcentarfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcentarfer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Mcentarfer families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcentarfer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Mcentarfer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcentarfer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcentarfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcentarfer. 100% of Mcentarfer men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Mcentarfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcentarfer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mcentarfer. 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 27 military records available for the last name Mcentarfer. For the veterans among your Mcentarfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcentarfer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Mcentarfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mcentarfer in 1963 was 75, and 101 in 2001.

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