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Macnabb Family History

Macnabb 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: Mcnabb, Macnab, Mcnab, Macnair, Mayabb, Crabb, Mannan, Tanabe

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Where is the Macnabb family from?

You can see how Macnabb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macnabb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macnabb families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 3 Macnabb families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Macnabb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Macnabb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macnabb 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 Macnabb ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Macnabb. 100% of Macnabb men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Macnabb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Macnabb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macnabb 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 420 immigration records available for the last name Macnabb. 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 186 military records available for the last name Macnabb. For the veterans among your Macnabb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macnabb lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Macnabb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Macnabb in 1959 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macnabb 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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