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Maconachie Family History

Maconachie Surname Meaning

from Mac Dhonnchaidh; see McConnachie.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Maconachie family from?

You can see how Maconachie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maconachie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maconachie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 6 Maconachie families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Maconachie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maconachie families in 1891.
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What did your Maconachie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maconachie. 70% of Maconachie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    30%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Maconachie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maconachie 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Maconachie. 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 92 military records available for the last name Maconachie. For the veterans among your Maconachie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maconachie lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Maconachie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Maconachie in 1969 was 77, and 96 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maconachie 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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