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Mackesy Family History

Mackesy 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: Mackey, Mackes, Mackley, Mankey, Markey, Macken, Mackel, Makely

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Where is the Mackesy family from?

You can see how Mackesy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackesy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mackesy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Mackesy families living in Indiana. This was about 29% of all the recorded Mackesy's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Mackesy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mackesy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mackesy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mackesy. 100% of Mackesy 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mackesy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackesy 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Mackesy. 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 129 military records available for the last name Mackesy. For the veterans among your Mackesy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackesy lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Mackesy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mackesy in 1955 was 52, and 66 in 2003.

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