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Macbell Family History

Macbell 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: Mackell, Mansell, Maxwell, Mackrell, Asbell, Martell, Maciel, Cabell

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Where is the Macbell family from?

You can see how Macbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macbell family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Macbell family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Macbell's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Macbell families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macbell 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 36 census records available for the last name Macbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macbell 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 Macbell. 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 6 military records available for the last name Macbell. For the veterans among your Macbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macbell 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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