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Macbalan Family History

Macbalan 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: Machala, Macbain, Balan, Mandala, Maijala, Zabala, Sabala, Macklin

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Where is the Macbalan family from?

You can see how Macbalan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macbalan family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Macbalan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macbalan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Macbalan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macbalan 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 3 census records available for the last name Macbalan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macbalan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Macbalan. 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 Macbalan. For the veterans among your Macbalan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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