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Mcatainney Family History

Mcatainney 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: Mckinney, Mawhinney, Mcwhinney, Mcelhinney, Mackinney, Mcalpine

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Where is the Mcatainney family from?

You can see how Mcatainney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcatainney family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Mcatainney family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcatainney's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Mcatainney families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Mcatainney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcatainney 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mcatainney. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcatainney. For the veterans among your Mcatainney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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