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Mccachern Family History

Mccachern 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: Mceachern, Mccathern, Maceachern, Mceachen, Schacher, Mccracken

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Where is the Mccachern family from?

You can see how Mccachern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccachern family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mccachern families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 4 Mccachern families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccachern's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mccachern families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccachern 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 Mccachern ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mccachern. 60% of Mccachern men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mccachern women worked as a Housewife.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Sectionman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    100%

What Mccachern family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Mccachern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccachern 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Mccachern. 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 41 military records available for the last name Mccachern. For the veterans among your Mccachern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccachern lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Mccachern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mccachern in 1968 was 53, and 66 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mccachern

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccachern 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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