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Macroy Family History

Macroy 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: Mcroy, Mccroy, Macho, Maron, Mavros, Marron, Macon, Maro, Mackey

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Where is the Macroy family from?

You can see how Macroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macroy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Macroy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Macroy family living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Macroy's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Macroy families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macroy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Macroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Macroy. 100% of Macroy men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Macroy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Macroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macroy 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Macroy. 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 16 military records available for the last name Macroy. For the veterans among your Macroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macroy lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Macroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Macroy in 1951 was 49, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macroy 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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