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Macblain Family History

Macblain 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: Macbain, Macklin, Mcbain, Maclin, Mclain, Mcclain, Maslin, Maudlin

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Where is the Macblain family from?

You can see how Macblain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macblain family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Macblain families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Macblain families living in Durham. This was about 60% of all the recorded Macblain's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Macblain families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Macblain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macblain 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Macblain. 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 43 military records available for the last name Macblain. For the veterans among your Macblain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macblain lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Macblain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Macblain in 1964 was 68, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macblain 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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