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Macjewell Family History

Macjewell 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: Madewell, Lacewell, Macdowell, Jewell, Mcdowell, Maxwell, Mackrell

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Where is the Macjewell family from?

You can see how Macjewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macjewell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Macjewell families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Macjewell family living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Macjewell's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Macjewell families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Macjewell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macjewell 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 Macjewell. 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 Macjewell. For the veterans among your Macjewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macjewell lifespan?

Average Macjewell life expectancy in 1974 was 71 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macjewell 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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