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Origins of the McCarty surname

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Where do most McCartys live?

In 1921, most McCartys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about McCartys

How common is your surname?

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We have 9,240 records for the McCarty surname. The oldest one dates back to 1782.

Who were McCartys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married McCartys.

What are the most common McCarty first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Ellen

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Common jobs for McCartys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for McCartys in 1921
Charwoman

58

Servant

52

Laundress

38

Tailoress

28

General Servant

27

Common Male occupations for McCartys in 1921
General Labourer

73

Dock Labourer

62

Tailor

53

Laborer

43

Mariner

38

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