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Mackedon Family History

Mackedon Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Macedo, Macken, Maxedon, Mckeon, Macon, Mackey, Marken, Margeson

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Where is the Mackedon family from?

You can see how Mackedon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackedon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mackedon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Mackedon families living in Massachusetts. This was about 56% of all the recorded Mackedon's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Mackedon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mackedon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mackedon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Quartz Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mackedon. 34% of Mackedon men worked as a Quartz Miner. .

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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 1940

  • Quartz Miner
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Engineer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
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What Mackedon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Mackedon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackedon 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Mackedon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Mackedon. For the veterans among your Mackedon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackedon lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Mackedon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mackedon in 1970 was 59, and 83 in 2002.

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