This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Mcather family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mcather Family History

Mcather 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: Mather, Cather, Mcateer, Cater, Feather, Rather, Matter, Mathur

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mcather family from?

You can see how Mcather families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcather family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcather families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Mcather families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mcather's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mcather families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcather surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Mcather family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Mcather. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcather census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Mcather

Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Mcather. 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.

View all Mcather immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Mcather. For the veterans among your Mcather ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mcather military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mcather family history

Discover More

What is the average Mcather lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcather 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcather

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mcather family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial