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Mcnarr Family History

Mcnarr 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: Mcnair, Mcnary, Mcgarr, Marr, Mcnabb, Carr, Mccary, Mcharg, Mcgarry

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Where is the Mcnarr family from?

You can see how Mcnarr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnarr family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcnarr families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1880 there were 6 Mcnarr families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcnarr's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mcnarr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcnarr 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 Mcnarr ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Mcnarr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnarr 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mcnarr. 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 18 military records available for the last name Mcnarr. For the veterans among your Mcnarr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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