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Mcintyr Family History

Mcintyr 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: Mcintyre, Minter, Mcginty, Mcinturf, Mcentyre, Mcinteer, Mcintire

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Where is the Mcintyr family from?

You can see how Mcintyr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcintyr family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcintyr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Mcintyr families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcintyr's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcintyr families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcintyr 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 Mcintyr ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Mcintyr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Mcintyr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcintyr 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Mcintyr. 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 18 military records available for the last name Mcintyr. For the veterans among your Mcintyr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcintyr lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1995, in the United States, Mcintyr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mcintyr in 1991 was 77, and 43 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcintyr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcintyr 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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