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Macren Family History

Macren 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: Maren, Machen, Madren, Macken, Marren, Marin, Farren, Haren, Mammen

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Where is the Macren family from?

You can see how Macren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macren family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Macren families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 3 Macren families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macren's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Macren families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macren 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 27 census records available for the last name Macren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macren 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Macren. 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 5 military records available for the last name Macren. For the veterans among your Macren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macren lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1995, in the United States, Macren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Macren in 1984 was 84, and 88 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macren 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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