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Mcmathan Family History

Mcmathan 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: Mcmahan, Mcmahon, Mcgahan, Mcmath, Mckethan, Mccahan, Mcmahen

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Where is the Mcmathan family from?

You can see how Mcmathan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmathan family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Mcmathan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcmathan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcmathan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Mcmathan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmathan 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mcmathan. 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 11 military records available for the last name Mcmathan. For the veterans among your Mcmathan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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