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Mcachren Family History

Mcachren 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: Machen, Mccaghren, Mceachron, Mceachran, Mceachen, Cochren, Maren

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Where is the Mcachren family from?

You can see how Mcachren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcachren family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcachren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Mcachren families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mcachren's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mcachren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcachren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Mcachren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Mcachren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcachren 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 immigration records available for the last name Mcachren. 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 76 military records available for the last name Mcachren. For the veterans among your Mcachren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcachren lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mcachren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Mcachren in 1965 was 66, and 83 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcachren 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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