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Macduff Family History

Macduff Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish: see McDuff.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Macduff family from?

You can see how Macduff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macduff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macduff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Macduff families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Macduff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Macduff families in 1891.
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What did your Macduff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Macduff. 50% of Macduff men worked as a Bank Clerk and 84% of Macduff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Macduff were Electrician and Teacher Of Languager.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bank Clerk
    50%
  • Electrician
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Domestic Duties
    9%
  • Teacher Of Languager
    9%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Macduff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macduff 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Macduff. 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 687 military records available for the last name Macduff. For the veterans among your Macduff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macduff lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Macduff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Macduff in 1961 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

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