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Macke Family History

Macke Surname Meaning

German: variant of Mack

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Macke family from?

You can see how Macke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Macke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 23 Macke families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Macke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Macke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macke 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 Macke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Macke. 18% of Macke men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Macke women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Macke were Machinist and Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Cook
    8%

What Macke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Macke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macke 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Macke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Macke. For the veterans among your Macke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macke lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Macke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Macke in 1948 was 52, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macke 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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