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Macsymon Family History

Macsymon 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: Macon, Maison, Gaymon, Mason, Maimon, Mccammon, Marston, Marson

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Where is the Macsymon family from?

You can see how Macsymon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macsymon family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1881. The most Macsymon families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Macsymon family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macsymon's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Macsymon families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macsymon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Macsymon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macsymon 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Macsymon. 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 6 military records available for the last name Macsymon. For the veterans among your Macsymon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macsymon lifespan?

Average Macsymon life expectancy in 1998 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macsymon 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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