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Macraer Family History

Macraer 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: Macrae, Marker, Maurer, Marler, Marder, Macher, Mackler, Marner

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Where is the Macraer family from?

You can see how Macraer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macraer family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Macraer family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macraer's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Macraer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macraer 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 1 census records available for the last name Macraer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macraer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Macraer. 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 Macraer. For the veterans among your Macraer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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