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Mcarn Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McCarn .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Carn, Marn, Mccarn, Mark, Hearn, Main, Mann, Man, Marin, Mars

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Where is the Mcarn family from?

You can see how Mcarn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcarn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcarn families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 5 Mcarn families living in North Carolina. This was about 71% of all the recorded Mcarn's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Mcarn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcarn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcarn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcarn. 37% of Mcarn men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Mcarn women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcarn were Salesman and Housework. .

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Salesman
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcarn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcarn 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Mcarn. 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 177 military records available for the last name Mcarn. For the veterans among your Mcarn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcarn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mcarn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mcarn in 1964 was 67, and 76 in 2004.

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