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Mckarin Family History

Mckarin 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: Mckain, Marin, Clarin, Mcmartin, Mcbain, Mcdaris, Mclaren, Skarin

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Where is the Mckarin family from?

You can see how Mckarin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckarin family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Mckarin families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Mckarin family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckarin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mckarin families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckarin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Mckarin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckarin 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 Mckarin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mckarin. For the veterans among your Mckarin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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