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Mackis Family History

Mackis 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: Mackin, Mackes, Mackie, Macks, Macris, Maki, Makin, Manis, Makos

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Where is the Mackis family from?

You can see how Mackis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mackis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Mackis family living in Alberta. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mackis's in Canada. Alberta and 3 other provinces had the highest population of Mackis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mackis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mackis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mackis. 100% of Mackis men worked as a Proprietor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Mackis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackis 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Mackis. 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 15 military records available for the last name Mackis. For the veterans among your Mackis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackis lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Mackis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mackis in 1986 was 83, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mackis 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.

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