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Maceachren Family History

Maceachren 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, Mceachron, Mceachran, Mceachen, Mceachern, Mceachin

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Where is the Maceachren family from?

You can see how Maceachren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maceachren family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Maceachren families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Maceachren families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Maceachren's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Maceachren families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Maceachren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maceachren 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Maceachren. 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 24 military records available for the last name Maceachren. For the veterans among your Maceachren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maceachren lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1998, in the United States, Maceachren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Maceachren in 1954 was 33, and 76 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maceachren 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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