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Macternan Family History

Macternan 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: Mcternan, Materna, Masterman, Mctiernan, Mckernan, Maclennan

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Where is the Macternan family from?

You can see how Macternan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macternan family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Macternan families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Macternan families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Macternan's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Macternan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Macternan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macternan 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Macternan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Macternan. For the veterans among your Macternan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macternan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Macternan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Macternan in 1964 was 78, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macternan 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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