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Mccear Family History

Mccear 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: Mclear, Mcnear, Mclean, Clear, Mczeal, Mccleary, Mccreary, Mcpeak

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Where is the Mccear family from?

You can see how Mccear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccear family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mccear families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Mccear family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccear's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mccear families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccear surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Mccear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccear 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mccear. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mccear. For the veterans among your Mccear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccear lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1979, in the United States, Mccear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Mccear in 1968 was 62, and 35 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccear 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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