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Macbeth Family History

Macbeth Name Meaning

Scottish: see McBeth.

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


Similar surnames: Mcbeth, Mcbath, Mcbeath, Beth, Mcbee, Galbreth, Macleay, Tackett

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Where is the Macbeth family from?

You can see how Macbeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macbeth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Macbeth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Macbeth family living in Illinois. This was about 17% of all the recorded Macbeth's in USA. Illinois and 5 other states had the highest population of Macbeth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macbeth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Macbeth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Macbeth. 20% of Macbeth men worked as a Salesman and 15% of Macbeth women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Macbeth were Laborer and Saleslady. .

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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
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    15%
  • Secretary
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Saleslady
    12%
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What Macbeth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Macbeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macbeth 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Macbeth. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Macbeth. For the veterans among your Macbeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macbeth lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Macbeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Macbeth in 1945 was 28, and 78 in 2004.

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