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Mcternon Family History

Mcternon 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: Mcternan, Mclernon, Mckennon, Mclarnon, Mctiernan, Mcferron, Mckernan

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Where is the Mcternon family from?

You can see how Mcternon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcternon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Mcternon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mcternon families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcternon's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Mcternon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Mcternon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcternon 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 Mcternon. 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 13 military records available for the last name Mcternon. For the veterans among your Mcternon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcternon lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1994, in the United States, Mcternon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mcternon in 1985 was 59, and 66 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcternon 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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