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Macnamee Family History

Macnamee 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: Mcnamee, Machamer, Mcnamer, Macafee, Manasse, Mcafee, Mcnaney, Mcabee

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Where is the Macnamee family from?

You can see how Macnamee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macnamee family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Macnamee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Macnamee families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Macnamee's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Macnamee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macnamee 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 Macnamee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Macnamee. 38% of Macnamee men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Salesman
    38%
  • Engineer
    25%

What Macnamee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Macnamee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macnamee 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Macnamee. 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 185 military records available for the last name Macnamee. For the veterans among your Macnamee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macnamee lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Macnamee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Macnamee in 1958 was 60, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macnamee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macnamee 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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