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Macnall Family History

Macnall 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: Mcnall, Mackall, Mayhall, Bagnall, Mccall, Darnall, Machala, Mcnally

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Where is the Macnall family from?

You can see how Macnall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macnall family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Macnall families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Macnall families living in Bute. This was about 75% of all the recorded Macnall's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Macnall families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Macnall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macnall 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Macnall. 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 3 military records available for the last name Macnall. For the veterans among your Macnall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macnall lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Macnall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Macnall in 1967 was 64, and 58 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macnall 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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