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Macsorley Family History

Macsorley 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: Mcsorley, Marley, Morley, Mackley, Corley, Mccolley, Mccurley

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Where is the Macsorley family from?

You can see how Macsorley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macsorley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Macsorley families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Macsorley families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Macsorley's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Macsorley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Macsorley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macsorley 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Macsorley. 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 34 military records available for the last name Macsorley. For the veterans among your Macsorley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macsorley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Macsorley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Macsorley in 1966 was 63, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macsorley 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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