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Macbey 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.

Where is the Macbey family from?

You can see how Macbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macbey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Macbey families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 10 Macbey families living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macbey's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Macbey families in 1851.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macbey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Macbey family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 228 census records available for the last name Macbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macbey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 52 immigration records available for the last name Macbey. 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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Military Records

There are 19 military records available for the last name Macbey. For the veterans among your Macbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macbey lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1996, in the United States, Macbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Macbey in 1986 was 70, and 89 in 1996.

Macbey Surname Meaning

Where is the Macbey family from?

What Macbey family records will you find?

What is the average Macbey lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1996, in the United States, Macbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Macbey in 1986 was 70, and 89 in 1996.

141	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
19	Military Records
52	Immigration Records
228	Census and Voter Lists
182	Member Trees

141	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
19	Military Records
52	Immigration Records
228	Census and Voter Lists
182	Member Trees

Macbey Family History