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Mc Carr Family History

Mc Carr 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: Mccary, Mccart, Mccarn, Mccarl, Mcgarr, Mccard, Mccarry, Marr, Mcnair

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Where is the Mc Carr family from?

You can see how Mc Carr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Carr family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Carr families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Mc Carr families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 45% of all the recorded Mc Carr's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mc Carr families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Carr 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 Carr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mc Carr. 100% of Mc Carr men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mc Carr women worked as a Cook.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mc Carr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Carr 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Mc Carr. 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 893 military records available for the last name Mc Carr. For the veterans among your Mc Carr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Carr lifespan?

Average Mc Carr life expectancy in 1975 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Carr 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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