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Macale Family History

Macale 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: Micale, Mackley, Mace, Mchale, Cale, Maple, Markle, Casale, Natale

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Where is the Macale family from?

You can see how Macale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macale family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Macale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Macale family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Macale's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Macale families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Macale. 100% of Macale men worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 492 census records available for the last name Macale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macale 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Macale. 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 55 military records available for the last name Macale. For the veterans among your Macale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macale lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1998, in the United States, Macale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Macale in 1956 was 37, and 75 in 1998.

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