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Macann Family History

Macann 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: Mccann, Magann, Mann, Madan, Macon, Mcconn, Cann, Maran, Mahan

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Where is the Macann family from?

You can see how Macann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Macann families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Macann families living in Hampshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Macann's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Macann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macann 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 Macann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Macann. 50% of Macann men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Macann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 779 census records available for the last name Macann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macann 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Macann. 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 79 military records available for the last name Macann. For the veterans among your Macann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macann lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Macann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Macann in 1973 was 26, and 55 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macann 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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