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Macfie Family History

Macfie 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: Mackie, Macie, Marie, Mace, Machi, Mackin, Mabie, Macri, Machin

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Where is the Macfie family from?

You can see how Macfie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macfie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macfie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 27 Macfie families living in Lancashire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Macfie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Macfie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macfie 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 Macfie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Medical Practitioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Macfie. 100% of Macfie men worked as a Medical Practitioner and 74% of Macfie 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

  • Medical Practitioner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Saleswoman
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%

What Macfie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Macfie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macfie 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Macfie. 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 717 military records available for the last name Macfie. For the veterans among your Macfie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macfie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Macfie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Macfie in 1962 was 77, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macfie 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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