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Macker Family History

Macker Surname Meaning

German: variant of Markwardt.

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


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Where is the Macker family from?

You can see how Macker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Macker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 35 Macker families living in Ontario. This was about 24% of all the recorded Macker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Macker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macker 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 Macker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Macker. 21% of Macker men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Macker women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Macker were Salesman and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Teacher
    11%

What Macker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Macker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macker 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 Macker. 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 619 military records available for the last name Macker. For the veterans among your Macker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macker lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Macker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Macker in 1946 was 60, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macker 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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