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Mcntosh Family History

Mcntosh 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: Mcintosh, Mccosh, Antosh, Mcnish, Mcneish, Macintosh, Manton, Montesi

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Where is the Mcntosh family from?

You can see how Mcntosh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcntosh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Mcntosh families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Mcntosh family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcntosh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mcntosh families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Mcntosh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcntosh 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mcntosh. 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 Mcntosh. For the veterans among your Mcntosh 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 Mcntosh 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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