This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Mctyre family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mctyre Family History

Mctyre Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McIntyre.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mctyre family from?

You can see how Mctyre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mctyre family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mctyre families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Mctyre families living in Worcestershire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Mctyre's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Mctyre families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mctyre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Mctyre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mctyre. 49% of Mctyre men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mctyre women worked as a Cook.

View Census Data for Mctyre | Data not to scale

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

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    49%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Mctyre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mctyre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mctyre census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Mctyre

Passenger Lists

There are 144 immigration records available for the last name Mctyre. 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.

View all Mctyre immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 651 military records available for the last name Mctyre. For the veterans among your Mctyre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mctyre military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mctyre family history

Discover More

What is the average Mctyre lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mctyre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mctyre in 1962 was 84, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mctyre

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mctyre 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mctyre family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial