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Mcauther Family History

Mcauther 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, Mauthe, Cather, Mauter, Mcarthur, Mautner, Mcateer, Cauthen

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Where is the Mcauther family from?

You can see how Mcauther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcauther family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcauther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mcauther families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcauther's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcauther families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcauther surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcauther ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcauther. 43% of Mcauther men worked as a Farming.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

What Mcauther family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 609 census records available for the last name Mcauther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcauther 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Mcauther. 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 43 military records available for the last name Mcauther. For the veterans among your Mcauther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcauther lifespan?

Average Mcauther life expectancy in 1962 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcauther

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcauther 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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