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Mccather Family History

Mccather 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: Mccathern, Mccarther, Mather, Mccotter, Cather, Mcateer, Mccarter

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Where is the Mccather family from?

You can see how Mccather families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccather family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccather families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Mccather families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mccather's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mccather families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Mccather. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccather 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Mccather. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mccather. For the veterans among your Mccather ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccather lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1990, in the United States, Mccather life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Mccather in 1970 was 67, and 71 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccather 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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