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Macparlane Family History

Macparlane 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: Macfarlane, Mcfarlane, Mcparland, Macfarland, Maccarone, Mcpartland

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Where is the Macparlane family from?

You can see how Macparlane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macparlane family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macparlane families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 6 Macparlane families living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macparlane's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Macparlane families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Macparlane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macparlane 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Macparlane. 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 2 military records available for the last name Macparlane. For the veterans among your Macparlane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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