This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Mackrill family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mackrill Family History

Mackrill Surname Meaning

see Mackrell.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mackrill family from?

You can see how Mackrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackrill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mackrill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Mackrill families living in Prince Edward Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Mackrill's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Mackrill families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mackrill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Mackrill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer Unemployed and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mackrill. 28% of Mackrill men worked as a General Labourer Unemployed and 78% of Mackrill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mackrill were Motor Mechanic and Textile Block Printer Assistant.

View Census Data for Mackrill | 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.

England shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer Unemployed
    28%
  • Jeweller
    19%
  • Railway Clerk
    19%
  • Motor Mechanic
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Textile Block Printer Assistant
    2%

What Mackrill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mackrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackrill census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Mackrill

Passenger Lists

There are 351 immigration records available for the last name Mackrill. 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.

View all Mackrill immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 344 military records available for the last name Mackrill. For the veterans among your Mackrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mackrill military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mackrill family history

Discover More

What is the average Mackrill lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mackrill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mackrill in 1954 was 44, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mackrill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mackrill 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mackrill family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial