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Mackercher Family History

Mackercher 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: Mckercher, Kaercher, Kercher, Maceachern, Keicher, Mercer, Archer

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Where is the Mackercher family from?

You can see how Mackercher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackercher family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mackercher families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1920 there was 1 Mackercher family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mackercher's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Mackercher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mackercher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mackercher ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mackercher. 100% of Mackercher 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Mackercher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Mackercher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackercher 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Mackercher. 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 58 military records available for the last name Mackercher. For the veterans among your Mackercher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackercher lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Mackercher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Mackercher in 1965 was 75, and 68 in 2003.

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