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Macnama Family History

Macnama 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: Machala, Macnab, Macnair, Mcnamar, Macnamara, Mannan, Salama, Manna

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Where is the Macnama family from?

You can see how Macnama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macnama family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Macnama family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Macnama's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Macnama families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macnama surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Macnama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macnama 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Macnama. 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 5 military records available for the last name Macnama. For the veterans among your Macnama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macnama lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1999, in the United States, Macnama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Macnama in 1984 was 94, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macnama 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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