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Macaran Family History

Macaran 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: Macera, Madaras, Maran, Maharaj, Malara, Macari, Madara, Mccartan

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Where is the Macaran family from?

You can see how Macaran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macaran family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Macaran families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Macaran family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Macaran's in USA. New York had the highest population of Macaran families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macaran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macaran ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Macaran ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Macaran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macaran 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Macaran. 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 15 military records available for the last name Macaran. For the veterans among your Macaran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macaran lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1983, in the United States, Macaran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Macaran in 1967 was 78, and 85 in 1983.

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