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Macier Family History

Macier 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: Manier, Macher, Maciel, Maier, Maciej, Marier, Maciver, Macker, Macie

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Where is the Macier family from?

You can see how Macier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Macier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 7 Macier families living in Illinois. This was about 47% of all the recorded Macier's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Macier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Macier. 50% of Macier men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Macier women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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What Macier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Macier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macier 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Macier. 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 67 military records available for the last name Macier. For the veterans among your Macier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Macier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Macier in 1964 was 75, and 47 in 2004.

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