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Macphae Family History

Macphae 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: Macphee, Machak, Macha, Mcphee, Machan, Machac, Mcphie, Macphail

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Where is the Macphae family from?

You can see how Macphae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macphae family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Macphae families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Macphae's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Macphae families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Macphae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macphae 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Macphae. 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 Macphae. For the veterans among your Macphae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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