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Macbeth Family History

Macbeth Surname Meaning

Scottish: see McBeth.

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


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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 1911 there were 14 Macbeth families living in Alberta. This was about 23% of all the recorded Macbeth's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Macbeth families in 1911.
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 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Macbeth. 47% of Macbeth men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Macbeth women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Macbeth were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    47%
  • Agent
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Income
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

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 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 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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macbeth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macbeth 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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