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Mctearn Family History

Mctearn 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: Mclean, Mclear, Mcneary, Mcbean, Mcvean, Mckean, Mcclearn, Mcgeary

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Where is the Mctearn family from?

You can see how Mctearn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mctearn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Mctearn families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 7 Mctearn families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mctearn's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mctearn families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Mctearn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mctearn 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Mctearn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mctearn. For the veterans among your Mctearn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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