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Macmaster Family History

Macmaster Name Meaning

Scottish: see McMaster.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Mcmaster, Mcmasters, Master, Mcallaster, Mccarter, Mcfatter, Feamster

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Where is the Macmaster family from?

You can see how Macmaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macmaster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macmaster families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Macmaster families living in Arkansas. This was about 46% of all the recorded Macmaster's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Macmaster families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macmaster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Macmaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Macmaster. 19% of Macmaster men worked as a Salesman and 22% of Macmaster women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Macmaster were Iron Worker and Housewife. .

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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
    19%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Iron Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Secretary
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Macmaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macmaster 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Macmaster. 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 779 military records available for the last name Macmaster. For the veterans among your Macmaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macmaster lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Macmaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Macmaster in 1957 was 52, and 88 in 2004.

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