This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Macaluss family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Macaluss Family History

Macaluss 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: Macaluso, Jacaruso, Maass, Madaus, Mccanless, Mauss, Macadams

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Macaluss family from?

You can see how Macaluss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macaluss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Macaluss families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Macaluss's in USA. New York had the highest population of Macaluss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macaluss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Macaluss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Macaluss. 22% of Macaluss men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Macaluss women worked as an Operator.

View Census Data for Macaluss | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Helper
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Macaluss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Macaluss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macaluss census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Macaluss

Passenger Lists

There are 9 immigration records available for the last name Macaluss. 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.

View all Macaluss immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Macaluss. For the veterans among your Macaluss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Macaluss military records

You've only scratched the surface of Macaluss family history

Discover More

What is the average Macaluss lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macaluss 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macaluss

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Macaluss family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial