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Mcterry Family History

Mcterry 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: Mcsherry, Terry, Merry, Cherry, Mcgorry, Mcgarry, Mcneary, Mchenry

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Where is the Mcterry family from?

You can see how Mcterry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcterry family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcterry families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Mcterry family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcterry's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Mcterry families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Mcterry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcterry 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Mcterry. 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 32 military records available for the last name Mcterry. For the veterans among your Mcterry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcterry lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Mcterry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcterry in 1975 was 55, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcterry 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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