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Macela Family History

Macela 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, Makela, Mace, Varela, Favela, Madera, Macina, Manera, Macha

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Where is the Macela family from?

You can see how Macela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Macela family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Macela's in USA. New York had the highest population of Macela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Macela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macela 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Macela. 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 6 military records available for the last name Macela. For the veterans among your Macela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macela lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Macela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Macela in 1965 was 69, and 47 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macela 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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