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Mackles Family History

Mackles 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: Mackley, Mackler, Mackes, Mickles, Macklem, Ackles, Fackler, Muckler

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Where is the Mackles family from?

You can see how Mackles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackles family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Mackles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mackles families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mackles's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mackles families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mackles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mackles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mackles. 50% of Mackles men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Trapper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Mackles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackles 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Mackles. 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 68 military records available for the last name Mackles. For the veterans among your Mackles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackles lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mackles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mackles in 1964 was 68, and 65 in 2004.

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