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Mctntosh Family History

Mctntosh 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: Mcintosh, Macintosh, Contos, Mccosh, Mctavish, Antosh, Mattos, Cantos

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Where is the Mctntosh family from?

You can see how Mctntosh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mctntosh family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Mctntosh family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mctntosh's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mctntosh families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Mctntosh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mctntosh 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 Mctntosh. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mctntosh. For the veterans among your Mctntosh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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