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Macam Family History

Macam 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: Macak, Macom, Maxam, Alam, Adam, Mach, Macho, Maras, Madan, Maza

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Where is the Macam family from?

You can see how Macam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macam family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Macam families living in Georgia. This was about 86% of all the recorded Macam's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Macam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macam ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Macam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macam 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 Macam. 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 9 military records available for the last name Macam. For the veterans among your Macam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macam lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Macam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Macam in 1988 was 82, and 81 in 2002.

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