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Macara Family History

Macara 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: Macera, Malara, Macari, Madara, Makara, Marra, Kamara, Basara

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Where is the Macara family from?

You can see how Macara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macara family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macara families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 7 Macara families living in Lancashire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Macara's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Macara families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macara 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 Macara 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 Macara. 100% of Macara men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Macara women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Macara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Macara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macara 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 579 immigration records available for the last name Macara. 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 114 military records available for the last name Macara. For the veterans among your Macara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macara lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Macara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Macara in 1968 was 88, and 96 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macara 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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