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Macaroy Family History

Macaroy 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: Macari, Mascaro, Mccary, Manary, Mcroy, Magaro, Macario, Mccarty

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Where is the Macaroy family from?

You can see how Macaroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macaroy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Macaroy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Macaroy families living in Alabama. This was about 46% of all the recorded Macaroy's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Macaroy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macaroy 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 Macaroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Macaroy. 100% of Macaroy 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
    100%

What Macaroy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Macaroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macaroy 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Macaroy. 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 19 military records available for the last name Macaroy. For the veterans among your Macaroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macaroy lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2004, in the United States, Macaroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Macaroy in 1990 was 85, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macaroy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macaroy 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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