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Marcara Family History

Marcara 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: Arcara, Barbara, Marra, Macera, Malara, Macari, Arcaro, Madara

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Where is the Marcara family from?

You can see how Marcara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marcara family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Marcara families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Marcara family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Marcara's in USA. New York had the highest population of Marcara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marcara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marcara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marcara. 100% of Marcara women worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Marcara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marcara 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Marcara. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Marcara. For the veterans among your Marcara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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