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Origins of the Macer surname

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About the Macers

We have a total number of 3178 records for people with the last name Macer.

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Where do most Macers live?

In 1921, most Macers lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Macers

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,950 records for the Macer surname. The oldest one dates back to 1595.

Who were Macers most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Macers.

What are the most common Macer first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Macers

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Macers in 1921
Dressmaker

19

General Servant Domestic

8

Living On Own Means

8

Dress Maker

7

Housekeeper

7

Common Male occupations for Macers in 1921
Carpenter

37

Farmer

20

Bricklayer

15

Blacksmith

14

Butcher

9

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