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Mcateer Family History

Mcateer Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac an tSaoir ‘son of the craftsman’. Compare Scottish McIntyre.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcateer family from?

You can see how Mcateer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcateer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcateer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 42 Mcateer families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Mcateer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcateer families in 1891.
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What did your Mcateer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcateer. 72% of Mcateer men worked as a General Labourer and 94% of Mcateer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcateer were Dock Labourer Heavy and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    72%
  • Dock Labourer Heavy
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Mcateer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcateer 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcateer. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mcateer. For the veterans among your Mcateer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcateer lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Mcateer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcateer in 1948 was 42, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcateer 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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