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Mctaffart Family History

Mctaffart 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: Mctaggart, Mccafferty, Schaffert, Mclafferty, Mactaggart, Mccaffery

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Where is the Mctaffart family from?

You can see how Mctaffart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mctaffart family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Mctaffart families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mctaffart's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mctaffart families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Mctaffart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mctaffart 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Mctaffart. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mctaffart. For the veterans among your Mctaffart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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