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Mcnutty Family History

Mcnutty 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: Mcnutt, Mcnulty, Nutty, Mcquitty, Mcnatt, Mcanulty, Mcnett, Mcnitt

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Where is the Mcnutty family from?

You can see how Mcnutty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnutty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcnutty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Mcnutty families living in Massachusetts. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mcnutty's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Mcnutty families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcnutty 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 Mcnutty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcnutty. 24% of Mcnutty men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Mcnutty women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcnutty were Painter and Housewife. .

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Secretary
    16%
  • Typist
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcnutty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnutty 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 600 immigration records available for the last name Mcnutty. 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 249 military records available for the last name Mcnutty. For the veterans among your Mcnutty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnutty lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1991, in the United States, Mcnutty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mcnutty in 1973 was 61, and 72 in 1991.

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