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Mackellar Family History

Mackellar Surname Meaning

Scottish: see McKellar.

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


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Where is the Mackellar family from?

You can see how Mackellar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackellar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mackellar families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 5 Mackellar families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mackellar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mackellar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mackellar 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 Mackellar ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mackellar. 100% of Mackellar men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Mackellar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mackellar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackellar 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 17,000 immigration records available for the last name Mackellar. 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 581 military records available for the last name Mackellar. For the veterans among your Mackellar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackellar lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mackellar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mackellar in 1956 was 49, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mackellar 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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