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Mackinnon Family History

Mackinnon Name Meaning

Scottish: see McKinnon.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Mckinnon, Mckennon, Mackinney, Mcclinton, Macgibbon, Kinnon

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Where is the Mackinnon family from?

You can see how Mackinnon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackinnon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mackinnon families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 58 Mackinnon families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 32% of all the recorded Mackinnon's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Mackinnon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mackinnon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mackinnon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mackinnon. 49% of Mackinnon men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Mackinnon women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mackinnon were Merchant and 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 1921

  • Farmer
    49%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Merchant
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    23%
  • Student
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Clerk
    13%
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Census Records

There are 80,000 census records available for the last name Mackinnon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackinnon 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 15,000 immigration records available for the last name Mackinnon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7,000 military records available for the last name Mackinnon. For the veterans among your Mackinnon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackinnon lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Mackinnon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mackinnon in 1949 was 43, and 80 in 2004.

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