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Macnash Family History

Macnash 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: Manas, Macias, Mcnish, Macnab, Macnair, Mach, Maras, Malpass, Nash

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Where is the Macnash family from?

You can see how Macnash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macnash family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Macnash family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macnash's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Macnash families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Macnash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macnash 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Macnash. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Macnash. For the veterans among your Macnash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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