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Macandrew Family History

Macandrew Surname 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: Mcandrew, Mcandrews, Andrew, Papandrea, Mastandrea, Mcendree, Mander

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Where is the Macandrew family from?

You can see how Macandrew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macandrew family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macandrew families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Macandrew families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Macandrew's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Macandrew families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macandrew 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 Macandrew ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Macandrew. 77% of Macandrew women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Private Means
    24%

What Macandrew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Macandrew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macandrew 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 756 immigration records available for the last name Macandrew. 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 215 military records available for the last name Macandrew. For the veterans among your Macandrew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macandrew lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Macandrew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Macandrew in 1952 was 46, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macandrew

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macandrew ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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