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Macar Family History

Macar 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: Madar, Macari, Makar, Mazar, Magar, Macak, Mahar, Matar, Masar, Lazar

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Where is the Macar family from?

You can see how Macar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Macar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Macar families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Macar's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Macar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macar ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Macar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macar 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Macar. 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 415 military records available for the last name Macar. For the veterans among your Macar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macar lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Macar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Macar in 1977 was 50, and 68 in 2001.

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