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Macia Name Meaning

Catalan (Macià): from a variant of the personal name Maties. Spanish (Macía): variant of Macías (see Macias ). Americanized form of French Messier .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Macias, Macina, Maria, Marcia, Masias, Magin, Maura, Maciag, Macha

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Where is the Macia family from?

You can see how Macia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macia family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Macia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Macia families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Macia's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Macia families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Macia. 36% of Macia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Macia women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Barber
    12%
  • Fruit Reddler
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Macia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macia 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Macia. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 329 military records available for the last name Macia. For the veterans among your Macia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macia lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Macia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Macia in 1966 was 74, and 77 in 2004.

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