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Mcnamer Name Meaning

Irish: probably a variant of McNamara .

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


Similar surnames: Mcnamar, Mcnemar, Mcneer, Mcnamee, Mcnaney, Mcguyer, Menser, Comer

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Where is the Mcnamer family from?

You can see how Mcnamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnamer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcnamer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Mcnamer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Mcnamer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mcnamer families in 1840.
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What did your Mcnamer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcnamer. 42% of Mcnamer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mcnamer women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Janitor
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mcnamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnamer 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 476 immigration records available for the last name Mcnamer. 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 473 military records available for the last name Mcnamer. For the veterans among your Mcnamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnamer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Mcnamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mcnamer in 1962 was 65, and 70 in 2003.

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