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Macintyre Family History

Macintyre Surname Meaning

Scottish: see McIntyre.

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


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Where is the Macintyre family from?

You can see how Macintyre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macintyre family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Macintyre families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 38 Macintyre families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Macintyre's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Macintyre families in 1891.
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What did your Macintyre ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Macintyre. 18% of Macintyre men worked as a Carpenter and 67% of Macintyre women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Macintyre were Chartered Accountant and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Gardener
    12%
  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Chartered Accountant
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Private Means
    11%
  • Cook
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    5%

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Macintyre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macintyre 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 10,000 immigration records available for the last name Macintyre. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Macintyre. For the veterans among your Macintyre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macintyre lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Macintyre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Macintyre in 1944 was 32, and 80 in 2004.

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