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Macbeith Family History

Macbeith 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: Macbeth, Mcbeth, Mcbeath, Lambeth, Monteith, Mabbitt, Mauseth

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Where is the Macbeith family from?

You can see how Macbeith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macbeith family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1861. The most Macbeith families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Macbeith families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Macbeith's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Macbeith families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Macbeith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macbeith 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Macbeith. 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 2 military records available for the last name Macbeith. For the veterans among your Macbeith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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