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Maca Family History

Maca 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: Mach, Maza, Mace, Baca, Mack, Mara, Maia, Mata, Macha, Maga

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Where is the Maca family from?

You can see how Maca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maca family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Maca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Maca families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Maca's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maca families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maca 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 Maca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maca. 41% of Maca men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Farming
    28%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Cabinet Maker
    10%

What Maca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maca 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Maca. 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 603 military records available for the last name Maca. For the veterans among your Maca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maca lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Maca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Maca in 1962 was 69, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maca

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maca 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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