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Macedwards Family History

Macedwards 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: Edwards, Edward, Markwardt, Madaras, Madaris, Cedars, Mcdaris

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Where is the Macedwards family from?

You can see how Macedwards families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macedwards family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Macedwards families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Macedwards families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macedwards's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Macedwards families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Macedwards. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macedwards 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Macedwards. 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 4 military records available for the last name Macedwards. For the veterans among your Macedwards ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macedwards lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1982, in the United States, Macedwards life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Macedwards in 1980 was 74, and 88 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macedwards 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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