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Mccarr Family History

Mccarr 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: Mccary, Mccart, Mccarn, Mccarl, Mcgarr, Mccard, Mccarry, Marr, Mcnair

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Where is the Mccarr family from?

You can see how Mccarr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccarr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccarr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Mccarr families living in Massachusetts. This was about 29% of all the recorded Mccarr's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Mccarr families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccarr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccarr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mccarr. 34% of Mccarr men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mccarr women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mccarr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccarr 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 Mccarr. 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 279 military records available for the last name Mccarr. For the veterans among your Mccarr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccarr lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Mccarr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mccarr in 1943 was 68, and 66 in 2004.

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