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Macwatt 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.

Where is the Macwatt family from?

You can see how Macwatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macwatt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macwatt families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Macwatt families living in Nairnshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Macwatt's in Scotland. Nairnshire had the highest population of Macwatt families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macwatt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Macwatt family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 177 census records available for the last name Macwatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macwatt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 129 immigration records available for the last name Macwatt. 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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Military Records

There are 23 military records available for the last name Macwatt. For the veterans among your Macwatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macwatt lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Macwatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Macwatt in 1981 was 73, and 51 in 1999.

Macwatt Surname Meaning

Where is the Macwatt family from?

What Macwatt family records will you find?

What is the average Macwatt lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Macwatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Macwatt in 1981 was 73, and 51 in 1999.

Macwatt Family History