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Macarra Family History

Macarra 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: Marra, Macera, Navarra, Malara, Macari, Madara, Carra, Ficarra

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Where is the Macarra family from?

You can see how Macarra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macarra family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Macarra families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Macarra families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Macarra's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Macarra families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macarra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Macarra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macarra 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Macarra. 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 4 military records available for the last name Macarra. For the veterans among your Macarra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macarra lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Macarra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Macarra in 1971 was 73, and 91 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macarra 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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