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Macat Family History

Macat 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: Macht, Maat, Magat, Macak, Mach, Macho, Maras, Madan, Maza, Ducat

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Where is the Macat family from?

You can see how Macat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Macat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Macat family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macat's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Macat families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macat 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 Macat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Macat. 50% of Macat men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Macat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Macat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macat 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Macat. 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 25 military records available for the last name Macat. For the veterans among your Macat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macat lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Macat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Macat in 1967 was 83, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macat 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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