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Mc Arthur Family History

Mc Arthur 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: Mcarthur, Macarthur, Mccarther, Arthur, Mathur, Mccarthy, Mccarter

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Where is the Mc Arthur family from?

You can see how Mc Arthur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Arthur family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Arthur families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Mc Arthur families living in Devon. This was about 42% of all the recorded Mc Arthur's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Mc Arthur families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Arthur surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mc Arthur ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mc Arthur. 67% of Mc Arthur men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Mc Arthur women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mc Arthur were Branch Manager (provision Grocery) and Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    67%
  • Branch Manager (provision Grocery)
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Mc Arthur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Arthur 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Mc Arthur. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mc Arthur. For the veterans among your Mc Arthur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Arthur lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mc Arthur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mc Arthur in 1964 was 56, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Arthur 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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