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Macfie Family History

Macfie 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: Mackie, Macie, Marie, Mace, Machi, Mackin, Mabie, Macri, Machin

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Where is the Macfie family from?

You can see how Macfie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macfie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macfie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 8 Macfie families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Macfie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Macfie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macfie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macfie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Macfie. 75% of Macfie men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Machinist
    25%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Macfie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macfie 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Macfie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 717 military records available for the last name Macfie. For the veterans among your Macfie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macfie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Macfie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Macfie in 1962 was 77, and 79 in 2004.

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