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Mackar Family History

Mackar 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: Makar, Mackay, Macker, Marker, Hacker, Magyar, Packard, Bachar

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Where is the Mackar family from?

You can see how Mackar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mackar families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 9 Mackar families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was about 64% of all the recorded Mackar's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Mackar families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mackar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Mackar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackar 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Mackar. 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 27 military records available for the last name Mackar. For the veterans among your Mackar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackar lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mackar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mackar in 1952 was 32, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mackar 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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