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Macaras Family History

Macaras 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: Madaras, Maras, Macera, Caras, Maharaj, Malara, Macari, Madara

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Where is the Macaras family from?

You can see how Macaras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macaras family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Macaras family living in New Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Macaras's in USA. New Hampshire and 1 other state had the highest population of Macaras families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macaras 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 Macaras ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Macaras family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Macaras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macaras 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Macaras. 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 23 military records available for the last name Macaras. For the veterans among your Macaras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macaras lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1990, in the United States, Macaras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Macaras in 1981 was 62, and 70 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macaras 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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