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Macpail Family History

Macpail 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: Macphail, Mcphail, Mackall, Macnair, Macneil, Macbain, April, Michael

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Where is the Macpail family from?

You can see how Macpail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macpail family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Macpail families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Macpail families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was about 80% of all the recorded Macpail's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Macpail families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Macpail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macpail 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Macpail. 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 Macpail. For the veterans among your Macpail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macpail lifespan?

Average Macpail life expectancy in 1964 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macpail 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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