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Mactas Family History

Mactas 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: Matas, Mattas, Macias, Maras, Martis, Matis, Mestas, Matus, Mates

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Where is the Mactas family from?

You can see how Mactas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mactas family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Mactas family living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mactas's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Mactas families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mactas 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 Mactas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Presser was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mactas. 100% of Mactas men worked as a Presser.

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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

  • Presser
    100%

What Mactas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Mactas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mactas 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Mactas. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mactas. For the veterans among your Mactas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mactas lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Mactas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mactas in 1973 was 72, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mactas 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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