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Mocharty Family History

Mocharty 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: Moriarty, Machart, Mccarty, Mohanty, Mchardy, Docherty, Mcclarty

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Where is the Mocharty family from?

You can see how Mocharty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mocharty family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mocharty families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Mocharty families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mocharty's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Mocharty families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Mocharty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mocharty 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mocharty. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mocharty. For the veterans among your Mocharty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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