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Macniff Family History

Macniff 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: Mcniff, Caniff, Mcneff, Macduff, Canniff, Manis, Machi, Manning

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Where is the Macniff family from?

You can see how Macniff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macniff family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Macniff families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 3 Macniff families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macniff's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Macniff families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macniff 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 174 census records available for the last name Macniff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macniff 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Macniff. 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 13 military records available for the last name Macniff. For the veterans among your Macniff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macniff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1995, in the United States, Macniff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Macniff in 1962 was 80, and 85 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macniff 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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