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Macdennis Family History

Macdennis 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: Magennis, Macinnis, Dennis, Mcginnis, Mcinnis, Maidens, Mannis

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Where is the Macdennis family from?

You can see how Macdennis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macdennis family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Macdennis family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Macdennis's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Macdennis families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Macdennis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macdennis 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Macdennis. 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 1 military records available for the last name Macdennis. For the veterans among your Macdennis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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