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Mcatar Family History

Mcatar 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: Matar, Cater, Tatar, Mcadam, Matas, Mata, Madar, Mlakar, Mclear

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Where is the Mcatar family from?

You can see how Mcatar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcatar family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Mcatar families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcatar's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Mcatar families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Mcatar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcatar 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 Mcatar. 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 Mcatar. For the veterans among your Mcatar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcatar lifespan?

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