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Macomson Family History

Macomson 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: Malcomson, Jacobson, Mccommon, Malonson, Samson, Macon, Maison, Mason

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Where is the Macomson family from?

You can see how Macomson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macomson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Macomson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Macomson families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Macomson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Macomson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macomson 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 Macomson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Macomson. 67% of Macomson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Macomson women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Macomson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 689 census records available for the last name Macomson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macomson 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Macomson. 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 84 military records available for the last name Macomson. For the veterans among your Macomson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macomson lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Macomson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Macomson in 1959 was 41, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macomson 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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