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Mac Sian Family History

Mac Sian 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: Masin, Mackin, Masias, Macchia, Machin, Wachsman, Marsman, Macklin

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Where is the Mac Sian family from?

You can see how Mac Sian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mac Sian family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Mac Sian family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Mac Sian's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mac Sian families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Mac Sian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mac Sian 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mac Sian. 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 309 military records available for the last name Mac Sian. For the veterans among your Mac Sian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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