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Macre Family History

Macre 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: Mace, Maire, Mare, Sacre, Macri, Acre, Marre, Matre, Macke, Macie

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Where is the Macre family from?

You can see how Macre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macre family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Macre families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 7 Macre families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Macre's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Macre families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macre 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 Macre ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Macre. 100% of Macre 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
    100%

What Macre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Macre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macre 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Macre. 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 119 military records available for the last name Macre. For the veterans among your Macre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macre lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Macre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Macre in 1960 was 54, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macre

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macre 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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