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Macle Family History

Macle 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: Mace, Maple, Male, Mahle, Malle, Maule, Mable, Macke, Mayle, Macie

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Where is the Macle family from?

You can see how Macle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Macle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Macle families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Macle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Macle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macle 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 191 census records available for the last name Macle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macle 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Macle. 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 37 military records available for the last name Macle. For the veterans among your Macle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macle lifespan?

Average Macle life expectancy in 1993 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macle 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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