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Mcarry Family History

Mcarry 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: Mcgarry, Scarry, Carry, Marry, Mccarry, Carro, Carey, Merry, Barry

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Where is the Mcarry family from?

You can see how Mcarry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcarry family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcarry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Mcarry families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcarry's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mcarry families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcarry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Mcarry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcarry 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Mcarry. 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 19 military records available for the last name Mcarry. For the veterans among your Mcarry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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