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Mcmackin Family History

Mcmackin Surname Meaning

Irish (northern) and Scottish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Maicín ‘son of the young man’ from a pet form of mac ‘son youth’.

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


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Where is the Mcmackin family from?

You can see how Mcmackin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmackin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcmackin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 25 Mcmackin families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcmackin's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mcmackin families in 1911.
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What did your Mcmackin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcmackin. 77% of Mcmackin men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    77%
  • Labourer
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 690 immigration records available for the last name Mcmackin. 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 Mcmackin. For the veterans among your Mcmackin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcmackin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mcmackin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mcmackin in 1953 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcmackin 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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