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Macban Family History

Macban 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: Machan, Macbain, Madan, Mannan, Mangan, Laban, Magnan, Caban, Macon

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Where is the Macban family from?

You can see how Macban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macban family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macban families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 15 Macban families living in Argyll. This was about 88% of all the recorded Macban's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Macban families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macban surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Macban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macban 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Macban. 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 12 military records available for the last name Macban. For the veterans among your Macban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macban lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Macban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Macban in 1979 was 60, and 76 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macban

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macban 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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