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Mccarry Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McCary .

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


Similar surnames: Mccarey, Mccarty, Mccurry, Mccary, Mcgary, Mcnairy, Mcclary, Carry

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Where is the Mccarry family from?

You can see how Mccarry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccarry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccarry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mccarry family living in Alabama. This was about 20% of all the recorded Mccarry's in USA. Alabama and 4 other states had the highest population of Mccarry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccarry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccarry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mccarry. 29% of Mccarry men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Mccarry women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mccarry were Farming and Floor Nurse. .

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    36%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Helper
    15%
  • Floor Nurse
    15%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Mccarry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccarry 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mccarry. 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 735 military records available for the last name Mccarry. For the veterans among your Mccarry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccarry lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mccarry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Mccarry in 1962 was 66, and 71 in 2004.

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