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Macmacher Family History

Macmacher 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: Hamacher, Amacher, Radmacher, Maceachern, Macmaster, Gamache

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Where is the Macmacher family from?

You can see how Macmacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macmacher family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Macmacher family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Macmacher's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Macmacher families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macmacher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Macmacher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Macmacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macmacher 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Macmacher. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Macmacher. For the veterans among your Macmacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macmacher lifespan?

Average Macmacher life expectancy in 1971 was 50 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macmacher 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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