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Macnair Family History

Macnair Name Meaning

Scottish and Irish: see McNair.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Macnab, Macneil, Maciver, Maclin, Mcnabb, Mclain, Mcnall, Mcneil

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Where is the Macnair family from?

You can see how Macnair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macnair family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macnair families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there were 29 Macnair families living in North Carolina. This was about 78% of all the recorded Macnair's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Macnair families in 1880.
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What did your Macnair ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Macnair. 34% of Macnair men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Macnair women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Macnair were Clerk and Librarian. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Retired
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Librarian
    23%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Macnair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macnair 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Macnair. 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 667 military records available for the last name Macnair. For the veterans among your Macnair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macnair lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Macnair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Macnair in 1956 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

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