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Mackerness Family History

Mackerness Surname Meaning

unexplained. Apparently a locative name from Macornais a small settlement near Lons-le-Saunier in southern Burgundy.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mackerness family from?

You can see how Mackerness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackerness family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Mackerness families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Mackerness's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mackerness families in 1891.
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What did your Mackerness ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mackerness. 34% of Mackerness men worked as a Cowman and 84% of Mackerness women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mackerness were Window Cleaner and Housewife.

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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 1939

  • Cowman
    34%
  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Retired
    23%
  • Window Cleaner
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Domestic Duties
    10%
  • Housewife
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mackerness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackerness 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Mackerness. 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 68 military records available for the last name Mackerness. For the veterans among your Mackerness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackerness lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1991, in the United States, Mackerness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mackerness in 1963 was 61, and 87 in 1991.

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