Mackley Family History

Mackley Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Mackley House in Sudbury (Derbyshire). The placename derives from an Old English personal name Macca + Old English lēah ‘wood woodland clearing’.

Probably also an Americanized form of Swiss German Mägli (see Magley) or of some other similar (like-sounding) German surname.

In this context, the connection to the Old English suggests a historical significance related to the geography of the area.

Such names often reflect the nature of the landscape, indicating that the location was likely characterized by wooded areas and clearings.

The evolution of names like Mackley highlights the interplay between cultural influences and linguistic changes over time.

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

Similar surnames: Rackley, Ackley, Mackey, Markle, Hockley, Brackley, Bickley, Madeley, Beckley, Hackley

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1K	Immigration Records
17K	Census and Voter Lists
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Where is the Mackley family from?

You can see how Mackley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mackley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 10 Mackley families living in Manitoba. This was about 37% of all the recorded Mackley's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Mackley families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mackley 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 Mackley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mackley. 22% of Mackley men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Mackley women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mackley were Truck driver and Bookkeeper.

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Laborer

22%

Farmer

13%

Salesman

Truck driver

Clerk

13%

Nurse

Housewife

Bookkeeper

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Census Record

There are 17K census records available for the last name Mackley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1K immigration records available for the last name Mackley. 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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Military Records

There are 1K military records available for the last name Mackley. For the veterans among your Mackley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackley lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Mackley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mackley in 1950 was 62, and 75 in 2004.

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Mackley Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Mackley House in Sudbury (Derbyshire). The placename derives from an Old English personal name Macca + Old English lēah ‘wood woodland clearing’.

Probably also an Americanized form of Swiss German Mägli (see Magley) or of some other similar (like-sounding) German surname.

In this context, the connection to the Old English suggests a historical significance related to the geography of the area.

Such names often reflect the nature of the landscape, indicating that the location was likely characterized by wooded areas and clearings.

The evolution of names like Mackley highlights the interplay between cultural influences and linguistic changes over time.

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

Where is the Mackley family from?

What did your Mackley ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

22%

Farmer

13%

Salesman

Truck driver

Clerk

13%

Nurse

Housewife

Bookkeeper

What Mackley family records will you find?

What is the average Mackley lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Mackley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mackley in 1950 was 62, and 75 in 2004.

Mackley Family History

Mackley Surname Meaning

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Mackley Surname Meaning

67,000 record(s) for Mackley

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Where is the Mackley family from?

What did your Mackley ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Mackley family records will you find?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Mackley lifespan?

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