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Macres Family History

Macres 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: Mares, Mackes, Acres, Macris, Mars, Maras, Maurer, Mace, Maire

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Where is the Macres family from?

You can see how Macres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macres family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Macres families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Macres family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macres's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Macres families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macres 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 Macres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Macres. 50% of Macres men worked as an Owner and 100% of Macres women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Owner
    50%
  • Florist
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Macres family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Macres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macres 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Macres. 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 116 military records available for the last name Macres. For the veterans among your Macres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macres lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Macres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Macres in 1963 was 74, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macres

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macres 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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