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Mccarthur Family History

Mccarthur 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: Mcarthur, Macarthur, Mccarther, Mccarthy, Mccarter, Mccartha, Arthur

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Where is the Mccarthur family from?

You can see how Mccarthur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccarthur family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccarthur families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Mccarthur families living in South Carolina. This was about 44% of all the recorded Mccarthur's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Mccarthur families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccarthur surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccarthur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mccarthur. 60% of Mccarthur men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mccarthur women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    60%
  • Farming
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mccarthur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccarthur 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Mccarthur. 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 111 military records available for the last name Mccarthur. For the veterans among your Mccarthur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccarthur lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Mccarthur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mccarthur in 1966 was 78, and 77 in 2002.

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