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Mcatear Family History

Mcatear Surname Meaning

from Mac an tSaoir see McAteer.

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


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Where is the Mcatear family from?

You can see how Mcatear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcatear family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Mcatear families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Mcatear families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcatear's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcatear families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Mcatear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcatear 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Mcatear. 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 38 military records available for the last name Mcatear. For the veterans among your Mcatear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcatear lifespan?

Between 2002 and 2004, in the United States, Mcatear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcatear in 2002 was 80, and 87 in 2004.

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