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Macintire Family History

Macintire Name Meaning

Scottish: see McIntyre.

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


Similar surnames: Mcintire, Macintyre, Mcentire, Mcentyre, Mcintyre, Macinnis, Macguire

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Where is the Macintire family from?

You can see how Macintire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macintire family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Macintire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Macintire families living in Northumberland. This was about 25% of all the recorded Macintire's in United Kingdom. Northumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Macintire families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macintire 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 Macintire ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Macintire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macintire 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Macintire. 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 341 military records available for the last name Macintire. For the veterans among your Macintire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macintire lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Macintire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Macintire in 1962 was 63, and 78 in 2004.

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