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Mctere Family History

Mctere 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: Mctyre, Mctee, Mathre, Muter, Meter, Mcbee, Mcnee, Mcatee, Matre

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Where is the Mctere family from?

You can see how Mctere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mctere family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mctere families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Mctere family living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mctere's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Mctere families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Mctere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mctere 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 Mctere. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mctere. For the veterans among your Mctere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mctere lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1995, in the United States, Mctere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mctere in 1980 was 67, and 66 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mctere 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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