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Maclamara Family History

Maclamara 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: Macnamara, Palamara, Mcnamara, Calamari, Malara, Camara, Machamer

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Where is the Maclamara family from?

You can see how Maclamara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maclamara family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Maclamara families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maclamara's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Maclamara families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maclamara 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 30 census records available for the last name Maclamara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maclamara 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 immigration records available for the last name Maclamara. 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 1 military records available for the last name Maclamara. For the veterans among your Maclamara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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