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Macaire Family History

Macaire 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: Maire, Macari, Martire, Caire, Manire, Decaire, Mackie, Maguire

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Where is the Macaire family from?

You can see how Macaire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macaire family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Macaire families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Macaire families living in London. This was about 59% of all the recorded Macaire's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Macaire families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macaire 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 Macaire ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Macaire. 78% of Macaire women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Incapacitated
    23%

What Macaire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 958 census records available for the last name Macaire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macaire 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Macaire. 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 31 military records available for the last name Macaire. For the veterans among your Macaire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macaire lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Macaire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Macaire in 1972 was 73, and 81 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macaire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macaire 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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