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Macras Family History

Macras 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: Maras, Matras, Macias, Macris, Macrae, Mars, Karas, Arras, Mares

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Where is the Macras family from?

You can see how Macras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macras family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1911. The most Macras families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 3 Macras families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was about 75% of all the recorded Macras's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Macras families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macras 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 136 census records available for the last name Macras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macras 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Macras. 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 7 military records available for the last name Macras. For the veterans among your Macras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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