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Macklem Name Meaning

English: perhaps a variant (with shifted stress) of Irish McGlynn or Scottish Gaelic McLean . Compare Macklin .

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


Similar surnames: Muckler, Mackey, Mackley, Mickle, Macken, Macklin, Markie, Hackley

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Where is the Macklem family from?

You can see how Macklem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macklem family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macklem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 54 Macklem families living in Michigan. This was about 63% of all the recorded Macklem's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Macklem families in 1880.
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What did your Macklem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Macklem. 46% of Macklem men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Macklem women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Macklem were Retired and Teacher. .

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Retired
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Teacher
    25%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Macklem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macklem 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 625 immigration records available for the last name Macklem. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Macklem. For the veterans among your Macklem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macklem lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Macklem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Macklem in 1955 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

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