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Maceo Family History

Maceo 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: Macho, Mace, Macek, Macedo, Macko, Macey, Mateo, Mao, Maze, Mach

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Where is the Maceo family from?

You can see how Maceo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maceo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Maceo families living in Wisconsin. This was about 32% of all the recorded Maceo's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Maceo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maceo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maceo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maceo. 43% of Maceo men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Owner
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%
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What Maceo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Maceo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maceo 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 536 immigration records available for the last name Maceo. 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 83 military records available for the last name Maceo. For the veterans among your Maceo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maceo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Maceo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Maceo in 1964 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

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