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Maceachran Family History

Maceachran Name 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: Mceachran, Maceachern, Mceachron, Maclachlan, Mceachern, Mceachin

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Where is the Maceachran family from?

You can see how Maceachran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maceachran family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maceachran families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1920 there were 2 Maceachran families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Maceachran's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Maceachran families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maceachran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maceachran ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Maceachran ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Maceachran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maceachran 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Maceachran. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Maceachran. For the veterans among your Maceachran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maceachran lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Maceachran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Maceachran in 1967 was 80, and 87 in 2002.

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