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Macnamara Family History

Macnamara Surname Meaning

Irish: see McNamara.

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


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Where is the Macnamara family from?

You can see how Macnamara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macnamara family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Macnamara families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 82 Macnamara families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Macnamara's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Macnamara families in 1891.
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What did your Macnamara ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Macnamara. 24% of Macnamara men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Macnamara women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Macnamara were Market Gardener Labourer and Housewife.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • House Painter
    10%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Market Gardener Labourer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Macnamara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macnamara 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Macnamara. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Macnamara. For the veterans among your Macnamara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macnamara lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Macnamara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Macnamara in 1955 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macnamara 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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