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Macwood Family History

Macwood 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: Magwood, Haywood, Hagwood, Harwood, Yarwood, Garwood, Mahmood, Mahood

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

There are 81 census records available for the last name Macwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macwood 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Macwood. 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 Macwood. For the veterans among your Macwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macwood lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Macwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Macwood in 1968 was 83, and 94 in 2002.

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