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Macatee Family History

Macatee 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: Mcatee, Macafee, Mcafee, Maratea, Mcabee, Mcateer, Mcaree, Mctee

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Where is the Macatee family from?

You can see how Macatee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macatee family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Macatee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Macatee family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Macatee's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Macatee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macatee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macatee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Macatee. 100% of Macatee men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Macatee women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%
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What Macatee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Macatee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macatee 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Macatee. 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 375 military records available for the last name Macatee. For the veterans among your Macatee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macatee lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Macatee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Macatee in 1962 was 74, and 90 in 2004.

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