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Macnair Family History

Macnair Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish: see McNair.

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


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Where is the Macnair family from?

You can see how Macnair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macnair family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macnair families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there was 1 Macnair family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Macnair's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Macnair families in 1911.
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What did your Macnair ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Macnair. 100% of Macnair 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
    100%

What Macnair family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Macnair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macnair 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Macnair. 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 667 military records available for the last name Macnair. For the veterans among your Macnair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macnair lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Macnair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Macnair in 1956 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macnair 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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