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Macbain Family History

Macbain Surname Meaning

Scottish: see McBain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Macbain family from?

You can see how Macbain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macbain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macbain families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 8 Macbain families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Macbain's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Macbain families in 1891.
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What did your Macbain ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Macbain. 100% of Macbain women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Macbain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Macbain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macbain 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 534 immigration records available for the last name Macbain. 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 327 military records available for the last name Macbain. For the veterans among your Macbain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macbain lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Macbain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Macbain in 1944 was 26, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macbain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macbain 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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