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Mcara Family History

Mcara Surname Meaning

from Mac Ara sometimes explained as ‘son of the charioteer’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mcara family from?

You can see how Mcara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcara family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcara families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 8 Mcara families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcara's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mcara families in 1891.
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What did your Mcara ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcara. 88% of Mcara women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Housewife
    13%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Mcara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcara 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 773 immigration records available for the last name Mcara. 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 518 military records available for the last name Mcara. For the veterans among your Mcara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcara lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Mcara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mcara in 1962 was 85, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcara 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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