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Makintosh Family History

Makintosh 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: Macintosh, Mackintosh, Mcintosh, Makino, Marinos, Makins, Antosh

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Where is the Makintosh family from?

You can see how Makintosh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makintosh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Makintosh families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Makintosh family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Makintosh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Makintosh families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Makintosh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makintosh 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Makintosh. 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 1 military records available for the last name Makintosh. For the veterans among your Makintosh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makintosh lifespan?

Average Makintosh life expectancy in 2000 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makintosh 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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