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Mccant Family History

Mccant Surname Meaning

Irish: possibly a variant of McCann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mccant family from?

You can see how Mccant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Mccant families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Mccant's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mccant families in 1891.
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What did your Mccant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mccant. 60% of Mccant men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mccant women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mccant were Helper and Clericial.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Helper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Laundress
    34%
  • Clericial
    17%

What Mccant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mccant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccant 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Mccant. 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 237 military records available for the last name Mccant. For the veterans among your Mccant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccant lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Mccant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mccant in 1946 was 41, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccant 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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