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Macroe Family History

Macroe 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: Macrae, Marie, Macho, Mace, Maron, Maire, Mavros, Marron, Macon, Mare

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Where is the Macroe family from?

You can see how Macroe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macroe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macroe families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 8 Macroe families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Macroe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Macroe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macroe 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 Macroe ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Student was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Macroe. 100% of Macroe men worked as a Student.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%

What Macroe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Macroe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macroe 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Macroe. 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 7 military records available for the last name Macroe. For the veterans among your Macroe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macroe lifespan?

Average Macroe life expectancy in 1987 was 98 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macroe 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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