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Maceac Family History

Maceac 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: Machac, Mace, Macera, Machak, Macha, Macek, Macedo, Malec, Macia

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Where is the Maceac family from?

You can see how Maceac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maceac family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1881. The most Maceac families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 10 Maceac families living in Sutherland. This was 100% of all the recorded Maceac's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Maceac families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Maceac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maceac 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Maceac. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Maceac. For the veterans among your Maceac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maceac lifespan?

Average Maceac life expectancy in 1999 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maceac 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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