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Maccain Family History

Maccain 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: Mccain, Macbain, Mackin, Marcin, Macchia, Machin, Maccini, Macklin

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Where is the Maccain family from?

You can see how Maccain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maccain family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maccain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Maccain family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Maccain's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Maccain families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maccain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maccain ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Maccain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maccain 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Maccain. 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 62 military records available for the last name Maccain. For the veterans among your Maccain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maccain lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Maccain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Maccain in 1977 was 88, and 80 in 1995.

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