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Macaitis Family History

Macaitis 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: Masaitis, Moraitis, Martis, Matis, Macari, Madaris, Maniatis, Maccini

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Where is the Macaitis family from?

You can see how Macaitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macaitis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Macaitis family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Macaitis's in USA. California had the highest population of Macaitis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macaitis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macaitis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Macaitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macaitis 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Macaitis. 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 82 military records available for the last name Macaitis. For the veterans among your Macaitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macaitis lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Macaitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Macaitis in 1959 was 45, and 76 in 2003.

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