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Macbane Family History

Macbane 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: Mcbane, Machan, Faciane, Mckane, Mclane, Mebane, Mcclane, Mccane

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Where is the Macbane family from?

You can see how Macbane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macbane family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1861. The most Macbane families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Macbane family living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macbane's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Macbane families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macbane 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 92 census records available for the last name Macbane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macbane 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Macbane. 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 Macbane. For the veterans among your Macbane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macbane lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1991, in the United States, Macbane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Macbane in 1982 was 86, and 96 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macbane 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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