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Mcanistan Family History

Mcanistan 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: Capistran, Mcquiston, Mcalister, Mccuiston, Dunstan, Manton, Constant

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Where is the Mcanistan family from?

You can see how Mcanistan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcanistan family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Mcanistan family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcanistan's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mcanistan families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Mcanistan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcanistan 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mcanistan. 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 24 military records available for the last name Mcanistan. For the veterans among your Mcanistan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcanistan lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1983, in the United States, Mcanistan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mcanistan in 1976 was 67, and 74 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcanistan 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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