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Macphaiden Family History

Macphaiden 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: Mcpadden, Macfadden, Macphail, Mahadeo, Machado, Machin, Mccadden

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Where is the Macphaiden family from?

You can see how Macphaiden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macphaiden family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1871. The most Macphaiden families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Macphaiden families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Macphaiden's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Macphaiden families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Macphaiden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macphaiden 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 Macphaiden. 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 2 military records available for the last name Macphaiden. For the veterans among your Macphaiden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macphaiden lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Macphaiden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Macphaiden in 1979 was 84, and 64 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macphaiden 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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