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Macourt Family History

Macourt Surname 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: Mccourt, Court, Harcourt, Machart, Lacount, Lacour, Valcourt

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Where is the Macourt family from?

You can see how Macourt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macourt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macourt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Macourt families living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macourt's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Macourt families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macourt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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What did your Macourt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Macourt. 100% of Macourt men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 598 census records available for the last name Macourt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macourt 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Macourt. 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 10 military records available for the last name Macourt. For the veterans among your Macourt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macourt lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macourt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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