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Macwright Family History

Macwright 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: Mcwright, Mcright, Mccright, Macknight, Wright, Cartwright, Mcknight

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Where is the Macwright family from?

You can see how Macwright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macwright family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Macwright family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Macwright's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Macwright families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macwright surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macwright ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Macwright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macwright 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Macwright. 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 6 military records available for the last name Macwright. For the veterans among your Macwright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macwright lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Macwright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Macwright in 1976 was 87, and 77 in 2004.

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