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Mactiernan Family History

Mactiernan 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: Mctiernan, Mckiernan, Mcternan, Tiernan, Materna, Masterman, Mckernan

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Where is the Mactiernan family from?

You can see how Mactiernan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mactiernan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mactiernan family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Mactiernan's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Mactiernan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Mactiernan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mactiernan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mactiernan. 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 military records available for the last name Mactiernan. For the veterans among your Mactiernan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mactiernan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Mactiernan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mactiernan in 1971 was 92, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mactiernan 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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