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Macmaster Family History

Macmaster Surname Meaning

Scottish: see McMaster.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Macmaster family from?

You can see how Macmaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macmaster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macmaster families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Macmaster families living in Yorkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Macmaster's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Macmaster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macmaster 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 Macmaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Macmaster. 83% of Macmaster women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Independant
    9%
  • Private Means
    9%

What Macmaster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Macmaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macmaster 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Macmaster. 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 779 military records available for the last name Macmaster. For the veterans among your Macmaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macmaster lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Macmaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Macmaster in 1957 was 52, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macmaster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macmaster 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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