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Mc Intyre Family History

Mc Intyre 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: Mcintyre, Mcentyre, Mcintire, Macintyre, Mcginty, Mctyre, Mcinturf

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Where is the Mc Intyre family from?

You can see how Mc Intyre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Intyre family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Intyre families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 319 Mc Intyre families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Mc Intyre's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mc Intyre families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Intyre 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 Intyre 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 Intyre. 19% of Mc Intyre men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Mc Intyre women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mc Intyre were Medical Practitioner and Incapacitated.

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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
    19%
  • Bricklayer
    19%
  • Dock Labourer
    10%
  • Medical Practitioner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 74,000 census records available for the last name Mc Intyre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Intyre 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Mc Intyre. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Mc Intyre. For the veterans among your Mc Intyre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Intyre lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mc Intyre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mc Intyre in 1964 was 70, and 92 in 2004.

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