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Macentire Family History

Macentire 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: Mcentire, Macintire, Mcentyre, Mcintire, Macintyre, Valentine

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Where is the Macentire family from?

You can see how Macentire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macentire family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Macentire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Macentire family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Macentire's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Macentire families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macentire 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 337 census records available for the last name Macentire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macentire 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Macentire. 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 23 military records available for the last name Macentire. For the veterans among your Macentire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macentire lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Macentire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Macentire in 1976 was 84, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macentire 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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