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Mcnicar Family History

Mcnicar 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: Mcvicar, Monica, Mcnicol, Mcnear, Macvicar, Mcnemar, Mcnamar, Monical

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Where is the Mcnicar family from?

You can see how Mcnicar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnicar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Mcnicar families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Mcnicar family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcnicar's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mcnicar families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcnicar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Mcnicar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnicar 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Mcnicar. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mcnicar. For the veterans among your Mcnicar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnicar lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcnicar 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcnicar

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