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Maceachnie Family History

Maceachnie 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: Mackechnie, Mckechnie, Mceachin, Maceachern, Macchia, Maccarone

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Where is the Maceachnie family from?

You can see how Maceachnie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maceachnie family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Maceachnie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 8 Maceachnie families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Maceachnie's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Maceachnie families in 1841.
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Maceachnie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maceachnie 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Maceachnie. 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 4 military records available for the last name Maceachnie. For the veterans among your Maceachnie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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