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Macparland Family History

Macparland 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: Mcparland, Macfarland, Mcpartland, Mcfarland, Macfarlane, Marland

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Where is the Macparland family from?

You can see how Macparland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macparland family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Macparland families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Macparland families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macparland's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Macparland families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macparland 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 193 census records available for the last name Macparland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macparland 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Macparland. 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 Macparland. For the veterans among your Macparland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macparland lifespan?

Average Macparland life expectancy in 1974 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macparland 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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