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Mcgartney Family History

Mcgartney 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: Mccartney, Mcgarvey, Mccarney, Mclarney, Macartney, Mcgarty, Mcgarey

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Where is the Mcgartney family from?

You can see how Mcgartney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgartney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcgartney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Mcgartney family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgartney's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mcgartney families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Mcgartney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgartney 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Mcgartney. 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 30 military records available for the last name Mcgartney. For the veterans among your Mcgartney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgartney 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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