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Mccerthy Family History

Mccerthy 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: Mccarthy, Mccarty, Mcwethy, Mccartha, Maccarthy, Murthy, Mccurdy

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Where is the Mccerthy family from?

You can see how Mccerthy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccerthy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Mccerthy families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mccerthy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mccerthy families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Mccerthy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccerthy 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Mccerthy. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mccerthy. For the veterans among your Mccerthy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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