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Mcatyre Family History

Mcatyre 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: Mctyre, Mathre, Mcintyre, Mcatee, Matre, Mcentyre, Matye, Cater

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Where is the Mcatyre family from?

You can see how Mcatyre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcatyre family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Mcatyre families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcatyre's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcatyre families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Mcatyre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcatyre 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mcatyre. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcatyre. For the veterans among your Mcatyre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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