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Mackness Family History

Mackness Surname Meaning

see Mackerness.

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


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Where is the Mackness family from?

You can see how Mackness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackness family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mackness families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 13 Mackness families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Mackness's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mackness families in 1911.
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What did your Mackness ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mackness. 100% of Mackness men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mackness women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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

  • Dressmaker
    100%

What Mackness family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mackness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackness 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 665 immigration records available for the last name Mackness. 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 347 military records available for the last name Mackness. For the veterans among your Mackness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackness lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mackness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mackness in 1964 was 79, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mackness 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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