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Macfail Family History

Macfail 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: Mcfall, Mackall, Mcfaul, Macnair, Macneil, Macphail, Macbain, Michael

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Where is the Macfail family from?

You can see how Macfail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macfail family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Macfail families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Macfail family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macfail's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Macfail families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macfail 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 41 census records available for the last name Macfail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macfail 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Macfail. 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 11 military records available for the last name Macfail. For the veterans among your Macfail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macfail lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Macfail life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Macfail in 1968 was 76, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macfail 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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