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Mcatier Family History

Mcatier 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: Mcateer, Mctier, Cater, Mather, Mortier, Manier, Matter, Cazier

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Where is the Mcatier family from?

You can see how Mcatier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcatier family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Mcatier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Mcatier families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcatier's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcatier families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Mcatier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcatier 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Mcatier. 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 28 military records available for the last name Mcatier. For the veterans among your Mcatier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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