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Macwaters Family History

Macwaters 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: Mcwaters, Mcwatters, Matters, Waters, Masters, Dewaters, Passwaters

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Where is the Macwaters family from?

You can see how Macwaters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macwaters family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Macwaters families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Macwaters family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Macwaters's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Macwaters families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macwaters surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Macwaters ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Macwaters. 100% of Macwaters women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Macwaters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macwaters 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Macwaters. 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 Macwaters. For the veterans among your Macwaters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macwaters lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Macwaters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Macwaters in 1973 was 78, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macwaters 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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