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Mctierney Family History

Mctierney 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: Mcinerney, Tierney, Mctiernan, Mcnerney, Mcenerney, Cerney, Mckinney

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Where is the Mctierney family from?

You can see how Mctierney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mctierney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mctierney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 7 Mctierney families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mctierney's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mctierney families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mctierney 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 197 census records available for the last name Mctierney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mctierney 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 Mctierney. 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 89 military records available for the last name Mctierney. For the veterans among your Mctierney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mctierney lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Mctierney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mctierney in 1977 was 88, and 91 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mctierney 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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