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Macpetrie Family History

Macpetrie 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: Petrie, Macgeorge, Mackenzie, Marie, Macera, Petre, Samperi, Mcenroe

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Where is the Macpetrie family from?

You can see how Macpetrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macpetrie family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1871. The most Macpetrie families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Macpetrie family living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Macpetrie's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Macpetrie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macpetrie 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 22 census records available for the last name Macpetrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macpetrie 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 Macpetrie. 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 6 military records available for the last name Macpetrie. For the veterans among your Macpetrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macpetrie lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Macpetrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Macpetrie in 1965 was 56, and 41 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macpetrie 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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