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Mackes Family History

Mackes Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from the personal name Mack

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


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Where is the Mackes family from?

You can see how Mackes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mackes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Mackes families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mackes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mackes families in 1911.
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What did your Mackes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mackes. 78% of Mackes men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mackes women worked as an Operator.

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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
    78%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Mackes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mackes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackes 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Mackes. 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 288 military records available for the last name Mackes. For the veterans among your Mackes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mackes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mackes in 1963 was 68, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mackes 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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