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Macissac Family History

Macissac 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: Macisaac, Mcisaac, Issac, Massa, Macina, Matassa, Massar, Macia

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Where is the Macissac family from?

You can see how Macissac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macissac family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Macissac families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 16 Macissac families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macissac's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Macissac families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macissac 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 129 census records available for the last name Macissac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macissac 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Macissac. 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 15 military records available for the last name Macissac. For the veterans among your Macissac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macissac lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1993, in the United States, Macissac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Macissac in 1992 was 95, and 25 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macissac 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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