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Mctairsh Family History

Mctairsh 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: Mctavish, Mcnair, Marsh, Mcgarrah, Mcleish, Mccamish, Mairs, Mcnish

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Where is the Mctairsh family from?

You can see how Mctairsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mctairsh family name was found in Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Mctairsh families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Mctairsh families living in Perthshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Mctairsh's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mctairsh families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Mctairsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mctairsh 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 Mctairsh. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mctairsh. For the veterans among your Mctairsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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