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Mactauish Family History

Mactauish 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: Mactavish, Mctavish, Mccamish, Maltais, Marquis, Anguish, Martis

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Where is the Mactauish family from?

You can see how Mactauish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mactauish family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Mactauish family living in Inverness-shire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mactauish's in Scotland. Inverness-shire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mactauish families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Mactauish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mactauish 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mactauish. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mactauish. For the veterans among your Mactauish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mactauish lifespan?

Average Mactauish life expectancy in 1973 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mactauish 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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