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Maceachen Family History

Maceachen 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: Maceachern, Mceachen, Mceachern, Mceachin, Mccracken, Machen

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Where is the Maceachen family from?

You can see how Maceachen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maceachen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maceachen families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 83 Maceachen families living in Inverness-shire. This was about 94% of all the recorded Maceachen's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Maceachen families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maceachen 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 769 census records available for the last name Maceachen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maceachen 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Maceachen. 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 94 military records available for the last name Maceachen. For the veterans among your Maceachen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maceachen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Maceachen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Maceachen in 1962 was 60, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maceachen 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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