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Macanas Family History

Macanas 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: Madaras, Macina, Manas, Canas, Cabanas, Pacana, Magana, Macias

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Where is the Macanas family from?

You can see how Macanas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macanas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Macanas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Macanas families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Macanas's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Macanas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macanas 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 Macanas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Macanas. 72% of Macanas men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Miner
    29%

What Macanas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Macanas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macanas 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Macanas. 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 13 military records available for the last name Macanas. For the veterans among your Macanas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macanas lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Macanas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Macanas in 1979 was 78, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macanas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macanas 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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