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Mccathron Family History

Mccathron 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: Mccarron, Mccathern, Mccahon, Mccaghren, Mceachron, Mcmahon, Mchatton

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Where is the Mccathron family from?

You can see how Mccathron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccathron family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mccathron families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there were 5 Mccathron families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Mccathron's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mccathron families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccathron 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 Mccathron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mccathron. 100% of Mccathron men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Mccathron family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Mccathron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccathron 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mccathron. 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 87 military records available for the last name Mccathron. For the veterans among your Mccathron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccathron lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mccathron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mccathron in 1964 was 53, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mccathron

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccathron 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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