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Macnees Family History

Macnees 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: Mcnees, Mannes, Manners, Manes, Manges, Mcneese, Maines, Mcnee

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Where is the Macnees family from?

You can see how Macnees families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macnees family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Macnees family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Macnees's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Macnees families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macnees 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 16 census records available for the last name Macnees. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macnees 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Macnees. 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 20 military records available for the last name Macnees. For the veterans among your Macnees ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macnees lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Macnees life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Macnees in 1978 was 71, and 53 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macnees 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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