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Macala Family History

Macala Name 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: Machala, Mahala, Scala, Cala, Macera, Rajala, Hakala, Macina, Macha

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Where is the Macala family from?

You can see how Macala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Macala families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Macala families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Macala's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Macala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Macala. 100% of Macala men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Macala women worked as a Housework. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 411 census records available for the last name Macala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macala 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Macala. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 78 military records available for the last name Macala. For the veterans among your Macala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macala lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Macala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Macala in 1964 was 76, and 80 in 2003.

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