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Macnale Family History

Macnale 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: Mchale, Machala, Manalo, Canale, Mcnall, Micale, Mackall, Mantle

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Where is the Macnale family from?

You can see how Macnale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macnale family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Macnale families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 3 Macnale families living in Argyll. This was about 75% of all the recorded Macnale's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Macnale families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macnale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1891
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Macnale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macnale 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Macnale. 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 6 military records available for the last name Macnale. For the veterans among your Macnale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macnale 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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