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Macjames Family History

Macjames 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: Machamer, James, Mcnamee, Mijares, Magsamen, Mcamis, Macias, Ijames

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Where is the Macjames family from?

You can see how Macjames families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macjames family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1861. The most Macjames families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Macjames families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Macjames's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Macjames families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Macjames. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macjames 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 Macjames. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Macjames. For the veterans among your Macjames ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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