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Macfall Family History

Macfall 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: Mcfall, Mackall, Mayhall, Mccall, Machala, Mcnall, Mcfalls, Manfull

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Where is the Macfall family from?

You can see how Macfall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macfall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Macfall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Macfall families living in Pembrokeshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Macfall's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Macfall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macfall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Macfall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Joiner (carpenter) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Macfall. 100% of Macfall men worked as a Joiner (carpenter) and 100% of Macfall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Joiner (carpenter)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Macfall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 673 census records available for the last name Macfall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macfall 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Macfall. 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 136 military records available for the last name Macfall. For the veterans among your Macfall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macfall lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Macfall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Macfall in 1964 was 84, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macfall 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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