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Mccarty Family History

Mccarty Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McCarthy reflecting the common southern Irish pronunciation of th.

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


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Where is the Mccarty family from?

You can see how Mccarty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccarty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccarty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 173 Mccarty families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mccarty's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mccarty families in 1891.
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What did your Mccarty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mccarty. 34% of Mccarty men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Mccarty women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mccarty were Linotype Operator and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Hairdresser
    17%
  • Baker (maker) Confectioner (cake Maker)
    17%
  • Linotype Operator
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

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Census Records

There are 233,000 census records available for the last name Mccarty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccarty 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 19,000 immigration records available for the last name Mccarty. 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 44,000 military records available for the last name Mccarty. For the veterans among your Mccarty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccarty lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Mccarty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mccarty in 1942 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

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