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Mcantyre Family History

Mcantyre 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: Mcintyre, Mcentyre, Cantore, Mctyre, Mcentire, Mcintire, Macintyre

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Where is the Mcantyre family from?

You can see how Mcantyre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcantyre family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcantyre families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there was 1 Mcantyre family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mcantyre's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Mcantyre families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcantyre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcantyre ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Mcantyre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcantyre 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Mcantyre. 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 12 military records available for the last name Mcantyre. For the veterans among your Mcantyre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcantyre lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Mcantyre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mcantyre in 1972 was 50, and 69 in 2003.

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