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Mctair Family History

Mctair 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: Mcnair, Mair, Clair, Mccaig, Stair, Mcbain, Mctier, Mcgarr, Mckain

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Where is the Mctair family from?

You can see how Mctair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mctair family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mctair families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Mctair family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Mctair's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Mctair families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mctair surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Mctair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mctair 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mctair. 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 Mctair. For the veterans among your Mctair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mctair lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Mctair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mctair in 1965 was 68, and 68 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mctair 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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