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Mcachern Family History

Mcachern 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: Mceachern, Macher, Machen, Mccathern, Maceachern, Mceachen, Mathern

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Where is the Mcachern family from?

You can see how Mcachern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcachern family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1880. The most Mcachern families were found in USA in 1840. In 1851 there was 1 Mcachern family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcachern's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mcachern families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Mcachern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcachern 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mcachern. 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 military records available for the last name Mcachern. For the veterans among your Mcachern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcachern lifespan?

Average Mcachern life expectancy in 1972 was 61 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 Mcachern 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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