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Mcaster Family History

Mcaster 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: Master, Mcmaster, Caster, Cater, Plaster, Easter, Malter, Maser

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Where is the Mcaster family from?

You can see how Mcaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcaster family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcaster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Mcaster family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcaster's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mcaster families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcaster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
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What did your Mcaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcaster. 100% of Mcaster men worked as a Helper.

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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

  • Helper
    100%

What Mcaster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Mcaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcaster 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Mcaster. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mcaster. For the veterans among your Mcaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcaster lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1986, in the United States, Mcaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mcaster in 1976 was 45, and 58 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcaster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcaster 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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