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Maccraig Family History

Maccraig 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: Mccaig, Mccuaig, Macaraeg, Macera, Macari, Mccraw, Macchia, Macri

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Where is the Maccraig family from?

You can see how Maccraig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maccraig family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Maccraig families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Maccraig's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Maccraig families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Maccraig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maccraig 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Maccraig. 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 Maccraig. For the veterans among your Maccraig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maccraig lifespan?

Average Maccraig life expectancy in 1979 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maccraig 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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