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Mccarten Family History

Mccarten Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of McCartan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mccarten family from?

You can see how Mccarten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccarten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccarten families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 69 Mccarten families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mccarten's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mccarten families in 1891.
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What did your Mccarten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mccarten. 72% of Mccarten men worked as a General Labourer and 95% of Mccarten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mccarten were Dock Labourer and Office Cleaner.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    72%
  • Dock Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Office Cleaner
    6%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mccarten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccarten 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mccarten. 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 742 military records available for the last name Mccarten. For the veterans among your Mccarten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccarten lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mccarten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mccarten in 1955 was 43, and 81 in 2004.

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