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Mcterran Family History

Mcterran 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: Mcferran, Mclerran, Mcternan, Mcferrin, Mcmorran, Mctiernan, Mcferron

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Where is the Mcterran family from?

You can see how Mcterran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcterran family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Mcterran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Mcterran families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcterran's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Mcterran families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcterran 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 81 census records available for the last name Mcterran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcterran 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Mcterran. 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 Mcterran. For the veterans among your Mcterran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcterran lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1986, in the United States, Mcterran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mcterran in 1977 was 82, and 60 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcterran 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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