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Mecartney Family History

Mecartney 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: Mccartney, Macartney, Mccarney, Maccartney, Hartney, Marteney, Carney

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Where is the Mecartney family from?

You can see how Mecartney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mecartney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Mecartney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Mecartney family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mecartney's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mecartney families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Mecartney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mecartney 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Mecartney. 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 33 military records available for the last name Mecartney. For the veterans among your Mecartney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mecartney lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mecartney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mecartney in 1966 was 65, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mecartney 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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