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Macelane Family History

Macelane 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: Mclane, Mcclane, Macewan, Maitland, Marland, Macera, Wakeland

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Where is the Macelane family from?

You can see how Macelane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macelane family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Macelane family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Macelane's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Macelane families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macelane 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 11 census records available for the last name Macelane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macelane 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Macelane. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Macelane. For the veterans among your Macelane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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