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Macartney Family History

Macartney Name Meaning

Scottish and Irish: see McCartney.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Mccartney, Maccartney, Mccarter, Macarthur, Mackinney, Mcraney

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Where is the Macartney family from?

You can see how Macartney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macartney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Macartney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 51 Macartney families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Macartney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Macartney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macartney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Macartney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Macartney. 60% of Macartney men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Macartney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Macartney were Clerk In Holy Orders and 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 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Clerk In Holy Orders
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Housewife
    4%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Macartney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macartney 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Macartney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Macartney. For the veterans among your Macartney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macartney lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Macartney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Macartney in 1952 was 43, and 73 in 2004.

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