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Mccearn Family History

Mccearn 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: Mcclearn, Mccarn, Mclean, Mccleary, Mccreary, Mclear, Mccary, Mcneary

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Where is the Mccearn family from?

You can see how Mccearn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccearn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccearn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Mccearn family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccearn's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Mccearn families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccearn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Mccearn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccearn 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Mccearn. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mccearn. For the veterans among your Mccearn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccearn lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1990, in the United States, Mccearn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mccearn in 1977 was 81, and 73 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccearn 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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