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Macer Family History

Macer Surname Meaning

English: from Middle English macere ‘mace-bearer beadle’ (Old French macier maissier massier).

English: from Middle English (Old French) maserier a shortened form of Old French macecrier ‘butcher’ with simplification of -erier to -er.

Possibly an Americanized form of German Möser, see Moeser.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Macer family from?

You can see how Macer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Macer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Macer families living in Devon. This was about 15% of all the recorded Macer's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Macer families in 1891.
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What did your Macer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Macer. 19% of Macer men worked as a Carpenter and 76% of Macer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Macer were Builder contractor (own Account) (heavy Worker) and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Bricklayer
    14%
  • Carpenter joiner
    14%
  • Builder contractor (own Account) (heavy Worker)
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

What Macer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Macer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macer 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 577 immigration records available for the last name Macer. 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 429 military records available for the last name Macer. For the veterans among your Macer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Macer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Macer in 1963 was 65, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macer 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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