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Macraild Family History

Macraild Surname Meaning

from Gaelic Mac Raild ‘son of Harailt’ from the Old Norse personal name Haraldr (see Harold).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Macraild family from?

You can see how Macraild families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macraild family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macraild families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 8 Macraild families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macraild's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Macraild families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Macraild. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macraild 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Macraild. 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 7 military records available for the last name Macraild. For the veterans among your Macraild ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macraild lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Macraild life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Macraild in 1979 was 60, and 89 in 2004.

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