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Macaraeg Name Meaning

Filipino: nickname from a derivative of Tagalog and Kapampangan daig ‘to have surpassed or excelled’ and the prefix maka Hispanicized to maca which has varying meanings such as ‘ability’ or ‘cause’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Maren, Macera, Macari, Mccarley, Mcaree, Mccarver, Maclaren, Mcrae

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Where is the Macaraeg family from?

You can see how Macaraeg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macaraeg family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macaraeg families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Macaraeg families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Macaraeg's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Macaraeg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macaraeg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macaraeg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Macaraeg. 100% of Macaraeg 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%
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Macaraeg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macaraeg 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Macaraeg. 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 277 military records available for the last name Macaraeg. For the veterans among your Macaraeg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macaraeg lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Macaraeg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Macaraeg in 1942 was 23, and 77 in 2004.

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