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Macom Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of McComb or possibly of Malcolm .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Malcom, Macomb, Malcomb, Mccolm, Mayou, Mason, Macie, Makos, Maloy

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Where is the Macom family from?

You can see how Macom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Macom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Macom families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Macom's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Macom families in 1891.
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What did your Macom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Macom. 44% of Macom men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Macom women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Macom were Dentist and Maid. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Dentist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Macom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macom 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Macom. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 367 military records available for the last name Macom. For the veterans among your Macom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macom lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Macom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Macom in 1963 was 75, and 65 in 2004.

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