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Macaniff Family History

Macaniff 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: Mcniff, Caniff, Madani, Macari, Malakoff, Braniff, Machnik, Marinoff

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Where is the Macaniff family from?

You can see how Macaniff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macaniff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Macaniff family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Macaniff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Macaniff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macaniff 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 17 census records available for the last name Macaniff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macaniff 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Macaniff. 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 Macaniff. For the veterans among your Macaniff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macaniff lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Macaniff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Macaniff in 1971 was 72, and 90 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macaniff 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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