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Mcames Family History

Mcames 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: Mcamis, James, Camel, Mares, Ames, Scales, Mates, Cales, Camps, Cates

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Where is the Mcames family from?

You can see how Mcames families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcames family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Mcames families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Mcames families living in Argyll. This was about 83% of all the recorded Mcames's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mcames families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcames 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 112 census records available for the last name Mcames. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcames 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mcames. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mcames. For the veterans among your Mcames ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcames lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcames 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcames

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