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Macklem Family History

Macklem Surname Meaning

English: perhaps a variant (with shifted stress) of Irish McGlynn or Scottish Gaelic McLean. Compare Macklin.

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


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Where is the Macklem family from?

You can see how Macklem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macklem family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macklem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 49 Macklem families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Macklem's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Macklem families in 1911.
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What did your Macklem ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Macklem. 100% of Macklem men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Macklem women worked as an Income.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    67%
  • Teacher
    34%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Macklem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macklem 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 625 immigration records available for the last name Macklem. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Macklem. For the veterans among your Macklem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macklem lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Macklem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Macklem in 1955 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macklem 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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