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Mcathur Family History

Mcathur 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: Mathur, Mcarthur, Mather, Cather, Mcateer, Mathus, Macarthur, Cater

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Where is the Mcathur family from?

You can see how Mcathur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcathur family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcathur families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Mcathur families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcathur's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcathur families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Mcathur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcathur 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Mcathur. 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 14 military records available for the last name Mcathur. For the veterans among your Mcathur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcathur lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcathur 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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