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Mac John Family History

Mac John 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: Macon, St. John, Machon, Marohn, John, Manton, Major, Mach, Macho

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Where is the Mac John family from?

You can see how Mac John families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mac John family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mac John family living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Mac John's in USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Mac John families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mac John surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Mac John. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mac John 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mac John. 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 68 military records available for the last name Mac John. For the veterans among your Mac John ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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