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Mackins Family History

Mackins Surname Meaning

English:: variant of Mackin 2 with post-medieval English excrescent -s. variant of Makins.

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


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Where is the Mackins family from?

You can see how Mackins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mackins families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Mackins families living in Alberta. This was about 45% of all the recorded Mackins's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Mackins families in 1911.
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What did your Mackins ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Fireman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mackins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackins 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Mackins. 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 315 military records available for the last name Mackins. For the veterans among your Mackins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackins lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mackins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mackins in 1964 was 72, and 39 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mackins 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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