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Mactag Family History

Mactag 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: Maciag, Montag, Matas, Machak, Mittag, Mata, Macha, Marta, Maita

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Where is the Mactag family from?

You can see how Mactag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mactag family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Mactag family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mactag's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Mactag families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Mactag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mactag 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Mactag. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mactag. For the veterans among your Mactag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mactag lifespan?

Average Mactag life expectancy in 1994 was 36 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mactag 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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