This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Mackenson family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mackenson Family History

Mackenson Surname 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: Mckesson, Mckennon, Martenson, Mickelson, Haakenson, Dickenson

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mackenson family from?

You can see how Mackenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackenson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mackenson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Mackenson families living in British Columbia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mackenson's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Mackenson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mackenson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Mackenson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Mackenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackenson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Mackenson

Passenger Lists

There are 74 immigration records available for the last name Mackenson. 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.

View all Mackenson immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 151 military records available for the last name Mackenson. For the veterans among your Mackenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mackenson military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mackenson family history

Discover More

What is the average Mackenson lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Mackenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mackenson in 1973 was 87, and 81 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mackenson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mackenson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mackenson family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial