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Macellan Family History

Macellan 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: Maclellan, Mcclellan, Manella, Pacella, Masella, Marcella, Capellan

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Where is the Macellan family from?

You can see how Macellan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macellan family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Macellan families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Macellan family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macellan's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Macellan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macellan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Macellan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macellan 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Macellan. 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 military records available for the last name Macellan. For the veterans among your Macellan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macellan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macellan 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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