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Mctyer Family History

Mctyer 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: Mctier, Mcteer, Meyer, Mayer, Mitter, Mather, Cryer, Styer, Matter

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Where is the Mctyer family from?

You can see how Mctyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mctyer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mctyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Mctyer families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mctyer's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mctyer families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mctyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mctyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mctyer. 100% of Mctyer men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Mctyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Mctyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mctyer 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Mctyer. 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 130 military records available for the last name Mctyer. For the veterans among your Mctyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mctyer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Mctyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mctyer in 1968 was 50, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mctyer 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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