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Macas Family History

Macas Name Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Ecuador): unexplained. Lithuanian: from the personal name Matas or Motiejus; see Matthew . Czech: from a pet form of the personal name Matěj ‘Matthew’ (see Matej ).

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


Similar surnames: Maras, Matas, Manas, Malas, Magas, Macias, Macak, Macks, Maas, Mars

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Where is the Macas family from?

You can see how Macas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Macas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Macas families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Macas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Macas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Macas. 75% of Macas 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Labor
    25%
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Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Macas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macas 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Macas. 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 69 military records available for the last name Macas. For the veterans among your Macas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macas lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Macas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Macas in 1948 was 47, and 81 in 2003.

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