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Mackeller Family History

Mackeller 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: Mckeller, Mackellar, Mackler, Mckellar, Bacheller, Mackell, Masteller

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Where is the Mackeller family from?

You can see how Mackeller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackeller family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mackeller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Mackeller families living in New York. This was about 90% of all the recorded Mackeller's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mackeller families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mackeller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mackeller ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mackeller ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Mackeller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackeller 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mackeller. 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 22 military records available for the last name Mackeller. For the veterans among your Mackeller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackeller lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Mackeller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mackeller in 1974 was 87, and 79 in 1999.

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