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Macname Family History

Macname 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: Mcnamee, Machamer, Macnab, Mcnamer, Macnair, Macrae, Mannan, Tanabe

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Where is the Macname family from?

You can see how Macname families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macname family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Macname families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 8 Macname families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Macname's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Macname families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macname 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 99 census records available for the last name Macname. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macname 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 Macname. 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 Macname. For the veterans among your Macname ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macname lifespan?

Average Macname life expectancy in 1988 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macname 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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