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Mckarson Family History

Mckarson 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: Mccarson, Mccarron, Marson, Mckesson, Mclarnon, Karson, Eckerson

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Where is the Mckarson family from?

You can see how Mckarson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckarson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mckarson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 3 Mckarson families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckarson's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Mckarson families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Mckarson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckarson 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mckarson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mckarson. For the veterans among your Mckarson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckarson lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Mckarson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mckarson in 1983 was 77, and 77 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckarson 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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